ELA25
Conjunctions
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Sign inDEFINITION:
The definition of a conjunction is the joining together of elements and it is a word that connects sentences, phrases or clauses.
HOW TO:
An example of conjunction is classmates coming together to solve a math problem. Conjunction words are: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Everyday Use:
Conjunctions are used in daily conversations, reading and writing
Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.H — Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.C — Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.A — Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2.A — Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G — Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).