Types of sentences

Academic Paragraph Writing

Types of Sentences

Prof. Claudia Spataro

Section II

Connectorsand types of sentences

compound sentences

complex sentences

p.43-44

simple sentences

Is there a close relationship between the connector you choose and the type of sentence?

p.43-44

YES! The type of connector determines the type of sentence.

What type of sentence is created when we use coordinating conjunctions (FAN BOYS)?

When the coordinating conjunctions link two clauses (and not two words) they form a COMPOUND SENTENCE

Sección III

Types of sentences

one independent clause and one dependent clause (or more)

p.49-50

two independent clauses

one independent clause

I will practise writing different types of sentences; therefore, I will feel more confident!

This is important; I'll take down notes.

Although connectors are difficult, I need to use them to write good sentences.

I have had a delicious breakfast this morning.

The students are listening attentively.

Paragraphs which combine different types of sentences are really good.

The sun is shining and there are no clouds in the sky.

I wonder how I will remember all this.

Section III

Let's work with types of sentences!

What's missing? Use different kinds of sentences to finish the paragraph.

p.73-74

The Hard Work of Savvy Savers Nowadays, it is difficult to be a savvy saver for three reasons. Firstly,the high prices and low salaries in Argentina are making it more and more difficult for regular working class families to save money. For example, it is well-known that now it is far more expensive to buy the same amount of food or clothes than it used to be three years ago. Secondly, to be a good savvy saver, it is important to stop buying expensive products in the nearest retailers and start looking for lower prices in different wholesalers. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Lastly, a savvy saver may need to plan a monthly budget and cut down on unnecessary expenses._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this way, they will be able to make ends meet and save a little money for a rainy day. To sum up, being a savvy saver is difficult because of the economic crisis in Argentina, the expensive prices and the avoidance of unnecessary expenses. WC:214

SUPPORTING DETAIL 2

SUPPORTING DETAIL 3

What's missing? Use different kinds of sentences to finish the paragraph.

p.73-74

The Hard Work of Savvy Savers _________________________________________________. Firstly,the high prices and low salaries in Argentina are making it more and more difficult for regular working class families to save money. For example, it is well-known that now it is far more expensive to buy the same amount of food or clothes than it used to be three years ago. Secondly, to be a good savvy saver, it is important to stop buying expensive products in the nearest retailers and start looking for lower prices in different wholesalers.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Lastly, a savvy saver may need to plan a monthly budget and cut down on unnecessary expenses.In this way, they will be able to make ends meet and save a little money for a rainy day. To sum up, being a savvy saver is difficult because of the economic crisis in Argentina, the expensive prices and the avoidance of unnecessary expenses. WC:214

TOPIC SENTENCE (TS)

SUPPORTING DETAIL 2

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