Extending sentences with when, if, because, although: land iguana
Whiteboard Challenges
Challenge 1
Which conjunction from the Word Wall could you use to join the two simple sentences (1A & 1B) together? Write down or say aloud your new extended sentence.
Challenge 2
Look carefully at sentence 2. Can you find the conjunction? Is it in the right place? Can you improve the sentence by moving the conjunction?
Challenge 3
Write your own extended sentence about a land iguana that uses a conjunction from the Word Wall and some of the descriptive words. (Your sentence could begin with the conjunction or it could follow on from your first clause.)
Whiteboard Challenges
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1A) I’d like to explore the Galapagos Islands. 1B) They are teeming with wonderful wildlife.
2) Land iguanas are mainly herbivores they will sometimes although eat insects and dead animals.
Word Wall
if, because, when, although
land iguana
cold-blooded reptile
Galapagos
prehistoric
crater
terrifying descent
dangerous
rockfalls
nesting site
landslide