Sentence Structure and Punctuation · Spring Term

Simple and Compound Sentences

Understanding how to combine simple sentences using coordinating conjunctions.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between a simple sentence and a compound sentence.
  2. Explain how coordinating conjunctions link two independent clauses.
  3. Construct compound sentences from two related simple sentences.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

EN2/3g
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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Placemat Activity

Individual corners feed into a group consensus center

15–30 min

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