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    The document discusses the use of conjunctive adverbs to compose compound sentences. It defines conjunctive adverbs as words that clarify the relationship between independent clauses and are stronger than coordinating conjunctions. Examples of commonly used conjunctive adverbs are provided along with their functions and an activity for students to write compound sentences using various conjunctive adverbs.

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    The document discusses the use of conjunctive adverbs to compose compound sentences. It defines conjunctive adverbs as words that clarify the relationship between independent clauses and are stronger than coordinating conjunctions. Examples of commonly used conjunctive adverbs are provided along with their functions and an activity for students to write compound sentences using various conjunctive adverbs.

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    Happy Tuesday!

    January 10, 2012


    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify conjunctive
    adverbs;

    • Students will be able to explain the function of


    conjunctive adverbs;

    •Students will be able to compose compound


    sentences using a variety of conjunctive adverbs.
    Bell Ringer:
    1. Study the following sentence pairs.
    2. Be ready to discuss your observations.

    A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
    not play in the tournament.
    B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
    they will not play in the tournament.

    A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has


    a lot of Biology homework to do.
    B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
    has a lot of Biology homework to do.
    Bell Ringer:
    1. Study the following sentence pairs.
    2. Be ready to discuss your observations.

    A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
    not play in the tournament.
    B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
    they will not play in the tournament.

    A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has


    a lot of Biology homework to do.
    B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
    has a lot of Biology homework to do.
    Notice:
    1. B sentences use a CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB to
    clarify relationship between ideas.
    2. B sentences are punctuated with a semi-colon and
    comma.

    A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
    not play in the tournament.
    B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
    they will not play in the tournament.

    A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has


    a lot of Biology homework to do.
    B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
    has a lot of Biology homework to do.
    How do CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
    function in a sentence?

    •  They work like coordinating conjunctions (fanboys)


    to compose compound sentences.

    • They help to clarify the relationships between the


    independent clauses of a compound sentence.

    • They are stronger, more precise, and more formal


    than coordinating conjunctions (fanboys).
    List of Commonly Used
    CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
    FUNCTION CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
    (How they work)

    To show effect or accordingly consequently hence thus


    result (cause-effect)
    otherwise therefore
    To show similarities
    likewise similarly equally
    (to compare)
    To show differences however nonetheless otherwise still
    (to contrast)
    although nevertheless
    To show importance
    or degree furthermore moreover

    To add information
    likewise moreover besides also

    To show time or order


    subsequently eventually finally
    How do I use CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS to
    compose a compound sentence?

    Follow this sentence pattern:

    Complete sentence ; conjunctive adverb , complete sentence.

    I enjoy studying grammar; moreover, I enjoy learning the rules.

    Learning grammar can be challenging; however, it will help you


    do well on the ACT exam.

    Students learned how to write compound sentences; thus,


    students learned to add precision and variety to their writing.
    CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
    Application Activity
    On a separate sheet of paper:

    Write 4 compound sentences that demonstrate that you can


    accurately and precisely use conjunctive adverbs.

    •  Please skip 1-2 lines between each of your sentences.


    •  Please proofread your sentences!

    Remember the pattern:

    Complete sentence ; conjunctive adverb , complete sentence.

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