These student reference cards are fitted two to a page and should be cut in half. They provide students with a reference to assist them when distinguishing between an independent and dependent clause. These reference cards are part of the All About Clauses Unit Plan.
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb that need to agree
Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause typically joined by a subordinating conjunction to create relationships, such as time and causality
Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect
Understand how embedded clauses can expand the variety of complex sentences to elaborate, extend and explain ideas
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreement
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas
Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
Composes, edits and presents well-structured and coherent texts
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb and that these need to be in agreement
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases
Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas