Eliminate reliance on simple sentences by combining independent clauses, by creating compound subjects and/or predicates, by using introductory phrases or clauses, or by appropriate use of a semicolon. 0501.1.14

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1. Clauses - How to use clauses correctly with examples.
2. Combining Dependent & Independent Clauses - a video lesson on combining dependent and independent clauses.
3. Commas, Semicolons, & Colons - how to use commas, semicolons, and colons to combine clauses.
4. Compound Sentences - PDF Practice working with clauses.
5. Compound Sentences Mini Lesson - in this video learn what makes a sentence compound, how to identify independent clauses, and how to connect them with coordinating conjunctions or a semicolon.
6. Create Compound Sentences - practice forming compound sentences.
   
7. How to Write Compound Sentences - This video covers: How to identify an independent clause and how to combine independent clauses with a conjunction or semicolon to make a compound sentence.
8. Exploring Complex Sentences - a free partner activity
9. Fanboys - joining independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions [Note: FANBOYS is an acronym made from the first letter of each connector word listed at the site]
10. Compound-Complex Sentences - In this activity combine sentences together into one sentnece.
11. Sentences, clauses, and phrases - Use commas, semicolons, and conjunctions to join independent and dependent clauses in compound-complex sentences.
12. Teaching Compound Sentences - A guide for teachers
13. Understanding Compound Sentences - This PDF document provides instruction on writing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions.

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