Vary sentence patterns across 6 named patterns for meaning and reader interest (CCSS L.6.3.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~4 min
eng.g6.f.ex_26
Sentence Combining Drill
Prompt
Combine these sentence pairs into varied patterns. Use Pattern 4 (compound-FANBOYS) for #1, Pattern 5 (compound-semicolon) for #2, Pattern 2 (complex-leading) for #3. (1) 'Maya brought cookies. Sara brought juice.' (2) 'Recess improves attention. Movement supports cognition.' (3) 'The bell rang. Maya stood up.'
M-6-F-WR-EX-26-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Sentence-combining drill worksheet. 3 rows: original pair / target pattern / student rewrite. Self-check key on reverse with valid alternatives. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
All 3 correctly patterned = 4; 2 of 3 = 3; 1 of 3 = 2; 0 = 1
Hints
- Pattern 4 = IC + comma + FANBOYS + IC.
- Pattern 5 = IC + semicolon + IC (semicolon joins only ICs).
- Pattern 2 = subordinator clause + comma + IC.
Misconceptions to watch
- Uses semicolon before a dependent clause (wrong).
- Uses comma before FANBOYS but joins fragment (not 2 ICs).
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