This learning packet should review:
• Identify and define types of sentences: simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex.
• Passive vs. Active sentences
A few terms that may be new are:
• Simple sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Compound-complex sentence
• Passive sentence
• Active sentence
This video provides a detailed look at simple sentences, from two English professors. If you like their style of presenting the material, see their clip explaining other types of sentences.
Compound sentences: http://www.youtube.com/user/pattheprofessor#p/u/39/zM0hY53hlcU
Complex sentences: http://www.youtube.com/user/pattheprofessor#p/u/38/9A6CiemR8Rk
Source: YouTube
This amusing video offers a catchy (though sometimes off-key) way to learn the basics of compound and complex sentences. For the objectives of this packet, you definitely should watch the first half of the clip, though the second half discusses dependent and independent clauses, which is another important concept in grammar and writing. Understanding dependent and independent clauses is key to truly comprehending the differences between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, so for a deeper understanding of the concepts be sure to view the full clip.
Source: YouTube
This is a quick, informative video detailing the differences between active and passive voice in sentences. Remember, active voice creates more vivid, engaging sentences in general.
Source: YouTube
where are the answers to the types on sentences practice at the end of the slides.?
what is the meaning of summing up the letter and hw i write in the letter?
This was very helpful to understanding the difference between the sentence kinds.
Do you provide the answers to the "test yourself" questions at the end of the slideshow?
Active and passive voice was one of the objectives for this packet given to me by Sophia.
Maybe a little elaborate for middle school, but not for high school.
Excellent, though it took me a couple slides to understand what the colors represented.
"Very informative and made it clear for my students."
"Ha! Love the cover image. The slide show does an outstanding job going through each type of sentence. Consider breaking this up into 2 packets, though. Active/passive voice could easily stand alone."
"Really excellent work. Essential information for students that are trying to bring more complexity to their writing."