Happy Tuesday!

January 10, 2012

Learning Outcomes:
• Students will be able to identify conjunctive
adverbs;

• Students will be able to explain the function of

conjunctive adverbs;

•Students will be able to compose compound

sentences using a variety of conjunctive adverbs.
 Bell Ringer:
1. Study the following sentence pairs.
2. Be ready to discuss your observations.

A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
not play in the tournament.
B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
they will not play in the tournament.

A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has

a lot of Biology homework to do.
B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
has a lot of Biology homework to do.
 Bell Ringer:
1. Study the following sentence pairs.
2. Be ready to discuss your observations.

A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
not play in the tournament.
B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
they will not play in the tournament.

A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has

a lot of Biology homework to do.
B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
has a lot of Biology homework to do.
Notice:
1. B sentences use a CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB to
clarify relationship between ideas.
2. B sentences are punctuated with a semi-colon and
comma.

A) The soccer team lost the game last night, so they will
not play in the tournament.
B) The soccer team lost the game last night; therefore,
they will not play in the tournament.

A) John has a lot of Algebra homework today, and he has

a lot of Biology homework to do.
B) John has a lot of Algebra homework today; likewise, he
has a lot of Biology homework to do.
 How do CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
function in a sentence?

•  They work like coordinating conjunctions (fanboys)

to compose compound sentences.

• They help to clarify the relationships between the

independent clauses of a compound sentence.

• They are stronger, more precise, and more formal

than coordinating conjunctions (fanboys).
 List of Commonly Used
CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
FUNCTION CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
(How they work)

To show effect or accordingly consequently hence thus

result (cause-effect)
otherwise therefore
To show similarities
likewise similarly equally
(to compare)
To show differences however nonetheless otherwise still
(to contrast)
although nevertheless
To show importance
or degree furthermore moreover

To add information
likewise moreover besides also

To show time or order

subsequently eventually finally
 How do I use CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS to
compose a compound sentence?

Follow this sentence pattern:

Complete sentence ; conjunctive adverb , complete sentence.

I enjoy studying grammar; moreover, I enjoy learning the rules.

Learning grammar can be challenging; however, it will help you

do well on the ACT exam.

Students learned how to write compound sentences; thus,

students learned to add precision and variety to their writing.
 CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
Application Activity
On a separate sheet of paper:

Write 4 compound sentences that demonstrate that you can

accurately and precisely use conjunctive adverbs.

•  Please skip 1-2 lines between each of your sentences.

•  Please proofread your sentences!

Remember the pattern:

Complete sentence ; conjunctive adverb , complete sentence.