Summary
Are your sentences falling apart? Let Tim and Moby help you put them back together as they introduce you to conjunctions! In this BrainPOP movie, you’ll discover the three types of conjunctions, how to use each one, and how you can connect equal and unequal parts of sentences. You’ll also discover the difference between a loose and tight connection, and find out how to make the connections in your writing stronger and more precise. Plus, find out about a special type of adverb that works like a conjunction and how you use it! Now your prose will stay in place!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Conjunctions:
- What is one new thing you learned about conjunctions?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining conjunctions.
- Draw or give one example of your own.