Surprising Sentences: Using 'Yet' in Writing

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Compound Sentences: Using 'Yet'

Lesson 5

What do you already know about compound sentences and the word 'yet'?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to write compound sentences using 'yet', use commas correctly to join clauses, and identify independent clauses.

What Is a Compound Sentence?

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction such as 'and', 'but', 'so', or 'yet'. Each clause can stand alone as its own sentence.

Revisiting Conjunctions

Previously, we used ‘or’ to join ideas.

Think: Which word fits? Example: I could read a book, ___ I could play outside.

Introducing 'Yet'

‘Yet’ is used to join two ideas that contrast. It shows something unexpected.

Example: The boy wanted a shorter name, yet he knew his full name was important.

Writing with 'Yet'

Try these sentence starters:

• Elly and Zimdalamashkermishkada are different, yet...

• Elly finds his name tricky, yet...

Complete the sentences with a surprising second idea.

Writing with 'Yet'

Elly and Zimdalamashkermishkada are different, yet

Elly finds his name tricky, yet

Complete the sentences with a surprising second idea.

Spot the Clauses

Identify the Parts

Zimdalamashkermishkada felt shy, yet he grew more confident.

Underline each independent clause. Circle 'yet'. Where is the comma?

Example Sentence

Reflect and Discuss

How does 'yet' help writers show a contrast or surprise in their sentences?

Share your sentence and identify the two independent clauses.

Review: Success Criteria

Can you: ➔ Write compound sentences using 'yet'? ➔ Use commas to separate clauses? ➔ Identify independent clauses in your writing?