Language Conventions and Style · Vocabulary & Language
Sentence Variety and Complexity
Mastering the use of phrases and clauses to create complex sentences that convey nuanced ideas.
Key Questions
- 1How does varying sentence length prevent a piece of writing from becoming monotonous?
- 2What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence in terms of logic?
- 3How can the placement of a dependent clause shift the emphasis of a sentence?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Writing - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Language Conventions and Style
Period: Vocabulary & Language
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