Simple and Compound Sentences PowerPoint / Google Slides, Worksheets, & More

Learn all about simple and compound sentences with the sentence structure spies in an interactive PowerPoint or Google Slides adventure! The presentation consists of 70 slides, jam-packed with engaging activities. Eight printables (three posters, four worksheets, and a foldable fun activity) are included to reinforce and consolidate new grammar knowledge. Perfect for students in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade.

Please watch the video preview (full screen) for more information. 

Use this pack for whole-class teaching (via Zoom or in-person), literacy centers, test prep, or review. The combination of colorful graphics, animation, sound clips, quiz-style informal assessment, and the use of personal whiteboards create a learning experience that works!

This set is incredibly versatile; use it for sub lessons or even for your formal observations. It's no-prep, click, and teach. It will save you hours and hours of prep.

Included in the zipped file:

• Simple and Compound Sentences PowerPoint - pptx file (please open with PowerPoint software).
• Simple and Compound Sentences Google Slides Presentation - Link in PDF will create a copy in your Google Drive. The directions in the PDF will guide you.
• Simple and Compound Sentences Printables - PDF (3 posters, 4 worksheets, and a foldable fun activity).
• Answer keys included.

Always unzip and save files on your computer before opening them.

PowerPoint/Google Slides Information:

Animated interactive PowerPoint (Google Slides version included - link in PDF).

Complete six fun tasks to learn about simple and compound sentences!

1. Introduction to complete sentences.

Identify complete sentences (thumbs up thumbs down game).

2. Introduction to simple sentences.

Identify simple sentences (yes or no game).

3. Introduction to compound sentences and coordinating conjunctions.

Identify compound sentences (whiteboard game).

4. Create compound sentences by joining simple sentences (drone game).

5. Spin the wheel and write simple or compound sentences (interactive game).

6. Underline simple and compound sentences (independent work).

Create compound sentences by joining simple sentences (independent work).

Students are encouraged to use their whiteboards during the lesson.

Printables Information (PDF):

• Four worksheets
• Three posters
• One foldable fun activity

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2.C

More Sentence Structure Resources:

Complete and Incomplete Sentences PowerPoint and Worksheets

Complete and Incomplete Sentences PowerPoint Game

Important Technical Information:

• Always unzip and save the files before opening the PowerPoint or printing the PDF pages.
• Remember to open the PowerPoint file with PowerPoint software and The Google Slides file with Google Slides software.

Please note, commercial use of this product is not allowed due to clipart copyright restrictions. Thank you for understanding.

Happy teaching!

Lindy :)

Created by Lindy du Plessis, © 2014/2021

Single classroom license. Commercial use is not allowed.