Complex Sentences: Class: English 3-4 Grade Level: Sophomores Unit: Argumentative Essay Teacher: Ms. Hurley
Complex Sentences: Class: English 3-4 Grade Level: Sophomores Unit: Argumentative Essay Teacher: Ms. Hurley
Complex Sentences: Class: English 3-4 Grade Level: Sophomores Unit: Argumentative Essay Teacher: Ms. Hurley
L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
o Use parallel structure.*
o Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial,
prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun,
relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and
interest to writing or presentations.
L.9-10.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more
closely related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
21.9-12.ES.5
Essential Concept and/or Skill: Demonstrate productivity and accountability by meeting
high expectations.
Essential Question
Objectives
Anticipatory Set
Teaching: Activities
The first error example, we will do as a class. (5 minutes)
Students will then correct the second complex sentence provided on the
worksheet. (5 minutes)
In order to complete the worksheet, students will write their own compound
sentence. (5 minutes)
CRAAP Test (15 minutes)
o Students will be given an article that can be found on the campus site.
o We will then go over how to do a CRAAP Test using the provided article.
Closure
Students will be given information for next class.
Materials
Laptops
Pen/Pencil
“I Can” Statement
I can identify the different parts of a complex sentence.
I can find errors in flawed complex sentences.
I can write my own complex sentence and incorporate it into my own
argumentative essay.