Conjunctions Subordinating and Coordinating

What’s Included in the Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster?

Our Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster brings together two key types of conjunctions—coordinating and subordinate—providing students with an all-in-one reference tool to enhance their sentence structure skills. The poster includes:

• Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS): This section features each coordinating conjunction—For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So—with simple explanations to help students understand their purpose in sentences. Each conjunction is color-coded to visually group the definitions, making it easy for students to learn and remember.

  • For: Explains and gives a reason.

  • And: Adds information.

  • Nor: Presents a negative option.

  • But: Shows contrast or conflict.

  • Or: Offers a choice or alternative.

  • Yet: Introduces an unexpected outcome.

  • So: Shows a cause and effect.

• Subordinate Conjunctions: This section highlights key subordinate conjunctions, providing definitions that explain how they link dependent clauses to main clauses, helping students add detail and depth to their sentences.

  • If: Happens when something else happens.

  • Since: Tells why or when something starts.

  • As: Shows why or when things happen.

  • When: Tells when something happens.

  • Although: Says something different is true.

  • While: Two things happen at the same time.

  • After: Happens following something else.

  • Before: Happens earlier than something else.

  • Until: Keeps going up to a point.

  • Because: Tells why something happens.

• Clear Visuals: The poster’s design groups coordinating and subordinate conjunctions with distinct colors and easy-to-read fonts, making it visually engaging and accessible for all students.

• Full-Page Display Size: The poster is perfectly sized for classroom display, making it an excellent reference tool during writing and grammar lessons. Its large, bold text ensures that students can easily see it from their desks.

 

How to Use the Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster in Your Classroom

This versatile poster can be used in numerous ways to support students in learning how to use coordinating and subordinate conjunctions effectively in their writing. Here are some ideas for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents:

• Classroom Reference: Display the poster in a prominent place in your classroom, such as near your whiteboard or in a writing corner. This provides students with a quick and easy reference during lessons, helping them choose the right conjunctions to connect their ideas.

• Writing Prompts: Use the conjunctions from the poster as writing prompts. Challenge students to start sentences with different conjunctions, encouraging them to explore various ways to structure their writing and link ideas.

• Interactive Grammar Lessons: Incorporate the poster into your grammar lessons by using it as a discussion tool. Highlight different conjunctions and ask students to come up with sentences using each one, reinforcing their understanding of how these words function in writing.

• Sentence Construction Activities: Use the poster during sentence construction activities. Provide students with simple sentences and ask them to combine these sentences using coordinating or subordinate conjunctions, demonstrating how they can create more complex and engaging writing.

• Peer Review Support: During peer review sessions, encourage students to refer to the poster to identify opportunities for using conjunctions in their classmates' writing. This practice helps students recognize the value of using conjunctions and gives them ideas for their own writing.

 

Additional Creative Uses for the Poster

Explore these fun and engaging ways to use the poster beyond traditional grammar exercises:

• Writing Games: Create games that focus on using conjunctions. For example, play a “Conjunction Relay,” where students race to create sentences using a coordinating or subordinate conjunction from the poster. This encourages teamwork and quick thinking while reinforcing grammar skills.

• Conjunction Hunt: Challenge students to find coordinating and subordinate conjunctions in books, articles, or other texts. Use the poster as a guide to help students identify and discuss how these conjunctions are used in real-world writing.

• Conjunction Matching: Cut out cards with different coordinating and subordinate conjunctions and matching definitions. Use the poster as a reference during a matching game, where students pair the conjunction with its correct use, reinforcing their understanding of each conjunction’s purpose.

• Daily Writing Challenges: Set up daily writing challenges where students must include a certain number of coordinating or subordinate conjunctions in their writing. This task encourages them to think creatively and consider how conjunctions can enhance their writing.

• Classroom Anchor for Sentence Structure: Use the poster as an anchor for discussions on sentence structure. Refer to it regularly to show how coordinating and subordinate conjunctions can connect different parts of a sentence, providing a clear visual reminder of how sentences can be constructed.

• Story Starters and Expanders: Use the conjunctions as story starters. For example, give students the starter “Although it was a sunny day, …” and let them create their own stories. This encourages them to think about how conjunctions can set the stage for interesting and dynamic sentences.

 

Why Use the Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster?

Learning to use coordinating and subordinate conjunctions effectively is essential for young writers. These conjunctions help students connect ideas, add depth to their writing, and create more interesting, complex sentences. Our Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster offers a clear, engaging reference that students can use during lessons, writing activities, and independent work, making it an invaluable tool in any learning environment.

 

Download Your Free Coordinating and Subordinate Conjunctions Poster Today!

This free poster is a must-have resource for classrooms, providing students with the support they need to master coordinating and subordinate conjunctions. Whether displayed on the wall, used in lessons, or integrated into interactive activities, this poster will help students enhance their writing skills. Download it today and see the difference it can make in your students’ writing!