Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences PowerPoint Lesson

Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce simple, compound, and complex sentences to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This 74-slide PowerPoint is designed to teach your students about the differences between simple, compound, and complex sentences. Students will have opportunities to identify and generate each type of sentence.

This student-friendly PowerPoint allows you to teach the types of sentences while reviewing many related skills. When compound sentences are introduced, coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are reviewed, and students are reminded that commas are always used before the coordinating conjunction. When complex sentences are introduced, students are taught to differentiate between the independent clause and dependent clause. Furthermore, subordinating conjunctions are reviewed, and students receive instruction on the rules of when to use a comma between clauses.

PowerPoints filled with visuals are ideal for teaching new content to students because PowerPoints tend to be highly engaging and concepts can be easily broken down into understandable chunks of information. But let's face it... they are so time-consuming to create! Fortunately, now you have an option of using one that is already complete, kid-tested, and ready to go for you!

This file also includes a 4-page PowerPoint companion handout. Students will remain especially engaged when they write on their own handout as you advance through the PowerPoint. The companion handout is available in both printable format or digital format.

HERE'S THE SEQUENCE OF TOPICS COVERED IN THIS POWERPOINT:

Slides 1-7: Introduction to Simple Sentences

Slides 8-18: Introduction to Compound Sentences

Slides 19-28: Practice: Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

Slides 29-36: Practice: Writing Compound Sentences

Slides 37-52: Introduction to Complex Sentences (includes a lot of practice identifying independent clauses and dependent clauses)

Slides 53-60: Practice: Writing Complex Sentences

Slides 61-74: Multiple Choice Practice: Simple, Compound, or Complex?

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Here's what teachers like you have to say about this PowerPoint:

⭐️ Victoria H. said, "I love your slide presentations and they keep my students engaged. At the end of the lesson, they are surprised they actually learned and retained the knowledge. Thank you for making learning fun!!"

⭐️ Mallory K. said, "This was a wonderful resource for my 3rd grade students! My students have struggled with grammar this year and this resource gave them the extra practice that they needed to be successful."

⭐️ Courtney W. said, "My students loved this and it made it really easy for me to teach this concept. They kept begging to do more slides each day!!"

⭐️ Amanda P. said, "This is one of the best purchases I have made on TPT! It is very well put together and my students enjoyed the handout that was provided."

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