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Author
Chelsea
Subject
English
Create an independent practice activity for middle school ELA RTI students that focuses on mastering coordinating conjunctions through the FANBOYS strategy (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Design engaging exercises that allow students to identify, select, and correctly use coordinating conjunctions to combine simple sentences into compound sentences while understanding how each conjunction changes meaning and relationships between ideas. Include scaffolded practice opportunities that build con...
This resource focuses on teaching students how to effectively use coordinating conjunctions, commonly known as FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So), to create compound sentences. It outlines clear learning goals and success criteria, providing a FANBOYS reference chart with definitions and examples for each conjunction to help students understand their meanings and uses. The document includes step-by-step practice activities that guide students from worked examples to faded examples, developing their ability to create compound sentences independently. It also features error analysis tasks to identify mistakes in the usage of conjunctions and underscores the importance of logical connections between ideas. Furthermore, the resource encourages metacognitive reflection on choosing the correct conjunction and its impact on the clarity and flow of writing.