Subordinating Conjunctions Year 2 - PowerPoint

In a Year 2 English lesson focused on vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation, students are introduced to the concept of subordinating conjunctions. The lesson's objective is to help pupils recognise and use conjunctions such as 'when', 'if', 'that', and 'because'. These conjunctions are essential for joining two related sentences or clauses and adding extra information to a sentence. For instance, in the sentence "Mrs Brown put up her umbrella because it started to rain," the conjunction 'because' provides a reason for the action, thereby adding more depth to the statement.

During the lesson, students engage in various activities to practise using these conjunctions effectively. They learn that a conjunction is a joining word that connects sentences, clauses, or words to form a more complex sentence. For example, "I like oranges and apples" is a sentence formed by joining two simple sentences with the conjunction 'and'. The lesson includes exercises where students identify conjunctions in sentences, choose the correct conjunction to complete a sentence, and use conjunctions to add information. These activities help reinforce their understanding of how conjunctions function within the structure of a sentence.