Sentence complexity
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Curipod lesson about topic "Sentence complexity"
renee.young
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Can you explain sentence complexity in just a few words?
2. Slide
60 seconds
A complex sentence combines a dependent clause with an independent clause. Example: Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave. Sentences can be long and complicated, or short and simple. Learning about complex sentences can help you become a better writer.
Sentence Complexity: A Fun Way to Learn!
3. Open question
300 seconds
Write your best complex sentence AFTER watching this video.
4. Slide
60 seconds
sentence complexity: The level of difficulty of a sentence. syntax: The arrangement of words to create a complete sentence. grammar: The rules of a language that explain how words are used.
Concepts:
5. Poll
20 seconds
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the complexity of the following sentence: 'I like sports.'?
- 1-Very simple
- 2-simple
- 3-Moderate
- 4-Complex
- 5-Very complex
6. Poll
20 seconds
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the complexity of the following sentence: 'I like basketball and football.'?
- 1 very simple
- 2 simple
- 3 Moderate
- 4 complex
- 5 very complex
7. Poll
60 seconds
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the complexity of the following sentence: 'While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer football.'?
- 1 - Very Simple
- 2 - Simple
- 3 - Moderate
- 4 - Complex
- 5 - Very Complex
8. Slide
60 seconds
The longest sentence ever written is over 4,400 words long! The shortest sentence in the English language is 'I am.' In Old English, 'the' was only used for masculine nouns!
Fun facts:
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw / write: What are the different ways to measure sentence complexity?
10. Drawings
360 seconds
Draw / write: What strategies can you use to make complex sentences?
11. Open question
150 seconds
What sentence did you write today that you think is complex?
12. Open question
330 seconds
After participating in this lesson, write your best complex sentence.
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