Tear Thief Lesson 1

A subordinate clause adds detail to the main clause.

You can add a subordinate clause by using subordinate conjunctions.

Let's remind ourselves what those subordinating conjunctions are with a song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK2Gyto5gTQ&t=130s

Today, we are focusing on the subordinate conjunctions because and as.

Because - introduces a reason, e.g. The squirrel darted up the tree because it saw a fox.

As - tells us the time, way or how something happened, e.g. The birds chirped their morning song as the new day dawned.

Record your sentences and send them in. You can type them on an online document or you can write them down and take a photo.

If you are stuck, ask your adult at home. If your adult at home is stuck, they can ask me and I will try my best to help. :)

Now, let me read you the beginning of our story...