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Grade 5 Reading & Writing · World 5: Sentence Shipyard · Level 38
Subordinating Conjunctions
Join clauses with although, unless, whereas, even though.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 38
- A subordinating conjunction joins a clause that can't stand alone to one that can. It also shows how they connect.
- Because gives a reason. Although shows a surprise. Unless gives a condition.
- Whereas shows a contrast. Lin loves summer, whereas Sam prefers winter.
- If the clause comes first, add a comma after it.
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:
- 5.L.GC.1.39 — Grammar: Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses. (Master)
- 5.L.GC.2.b — Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences to strengthen clarity and coherence, maintaining consistent verb tense throughout the entire text. (C)