Writing is like baking – combining simple sentences

Have you ever baked a cake? If so, you know how much mixing it takes! Today we learn how to combine sentences together, just like combining ingredients for a cake. Sometimes when we write, we begin with short, choppy sentences. This video shows us how to combine those sentences together to create delightful, complex sentences. Now, how can I add frosting to my sentences?

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.F

Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.J

Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5

With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.F

Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.5

With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

Writing is like baking – combining simple sentences

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