Sentence Patterns

Teaching the Three Sentence Patterns Jeff Anderson, M.Ed.

In this lesson you will ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Independent clause The duck flew. Subject Verb

An independent clause stands on its own.

An independent clause ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

But sometimes we want more ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

But how do we add information to our sentences without making run-on or incorrect sentences?

We can write complex sentences. Not all of our sentences have to be short; We need long and short sentences.

There are three basic patterns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The duck flew. , clos ing . the duck flew. The duck flew Beginn ing , , interrupt ing , The three basic patterns…

What you add to the sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],Dependent

If in dependence means to stand on your own,what does dependence mean?

Dependent: Flapping its wings ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A dependent Independent clause (sentence) must lean on an

Where should we add the dependent? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Let’s try it out ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Flapping its wings , the duck flew. The duck , flapping its wings , flew. The duck flew , flapping its wings .

Which do you like better? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Beginning Dependent ,[object Object]

Interrupting Dependent ,[object Object],Two commas!

Closing Dependent ,[object Object]

Dependents can be many things, but they will always ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Remember A dependent Independent clause (sentence) must lean on an

Complex sentences will follow these three patterns The duck flew. , clos ing . the duck flew. The duck flew Beginn ing , , interrupt ing ,

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