English
Last week we were using subordinating conjunctions give the reader detail about why something happened.
because if so that
Subordinating conjunctions can also be used to tell the reader when something is happening or has happened.
Let's take a look at how Red Crayon has used subordination for time in his letter to Duncan.
When does it say he wears himself out colouring?
Listen carefully
There are lots of ways we can say when something has happened.
after
before
as soon as
since
until
when
whenever
while
These conjunctions can be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
When I have checked my work, I go on the ipad.
I go on the ipad when I have checked my work.
Let's try another one together.
Before I go to sleep, .... (you finish the sentence)
Now see if you can say the sentence with the word before in the middle.
Your task today is to pick three words from the list and write a sentence using each one. Remember your conjunction can be at the beginning of the sentence or in the middle.
If you are working from home, send a picture to your teacher.