Clauses and Phrases (4 Types of Sentences) Grammar Ninja is Hilarious, Engaging

This 2-page review handout will help students practice looking at sentences and determining the difference between:

* Subordinate Clauses
* Simple Sentences
* Compound Sentences
* Complex Sentences
* Compound-Complex Sentences

This unit uses the legendary story of samurai, Oda Nabunaga, to intrigue students while they practice.

COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1b; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2

"I hate grammar," students too often say. "Why do we have to learn this stuff?" Now, for once, a grammar unit exists that will engage middleschoolers and high schoolers alike -- Every unit is all ninja, all the time. Ninja jokes, ninja facts, ninja stories. Students will have a riot of a time learning about the 4 Sentence Types.

So enjoy! Or the ninjas will get you. Don't look over your shoulder.

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