Learn to Write a Compound Sentence!

Mrs. Yollis' class is always trying to improve their writing skills.

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 A compound sentence:

1. Combines two shorter sentences (so has TWO subjects)
2. Joins the two sentences with  a conjunction (and, or, but)

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Here are some quality compound sentences using the words Olympics or reflection.
(Two spelling words.)

Jaxon:  My brother, Jordan, went to the Olympics, and he bought me a pair of red maple leaf mittens.

Sam: The Olympics had magnificent actions, and I hope Team U.S.A. dominates the other teams.

Kate: You see your reflection when you look into a still, flat pool, and you can also see yourself when you look into a pond. 

Richie:  This morning I saw Shaun White snowboarding, and he is a participant of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Jared:  At the Olympics, I am cheering for my country, and the host country of the Olympics is Canada. 

Ayush:  I am excited because the Olympics have started, and Shaun White from Team U.S.A. won gold!

Kendall:  The Winter Olympics take place in Vancouver, and many athletes come to compete there.

Kayla:  I think the Olympics are really cool because it's fun watching all the exciting tricks they're performing, and I'm rooting for Team U.S.A.

Many of the compound sentences used the word...Olympics.

Readers can leave a comment about the outstanding compound sentences, or  they can comment about the Olympics. 

(Hey, that's a compound sentence using the conjunction OR!)

Challenge: Try to use a compound sentence in your comment!  :-)