As I try to remember back to a classroom memory were I learned the structure of a compound, complex, compound-complex sentence...I can't. Although this seems to be a habit that my teachers ingrained when I was much younger, I am now able to see how difficult the concept can be to get across. One format used in many schools for compound sentences are the FANBOYS. These conjunctions in the FANBOYS format are very easy for students to remember. They are able to check their sentences, and eventually able to think in the compound format.
Below you will find links to the Essential Edification TpT store for powerpoint, student, and teacher documents for the FANBOYS lesson.
This product uses videos from Flocabulary (You will need an account to view this video) and School House Rock. Providing the information to many different learning styles is always a blessing when teaching a difficult concept. Flocabulary is a wonderful resource for many students because it provides information a format that will stick with students and allow them to repeat the information through the music. Students also enjoy the the presentation Flocabulary provides.
Another way of presentation that the FANBOYS Mini-Lessons is visual. Making a visual of what the sentence structure should look like can create a picture in the student's minds. Take a look...
FANBOYS format gives a really great delivery for teachers and a lot of options for comprehension for the students.
Enjoy,
Emily
