8.3.1 Sentences: Simple sentences, complex sentences, compound-complex

• distinguish different sentence patterns in written texts
• construct sentences with the target sentence patterns for variety in communication
• use complex and compound-complex sentences to write a paragraph
• acknowledge the importance of sentence variety in communication

“How can we achieve variety in our writing?”

“Why is it important to have several types of sentences in written texts?”

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1. Sentences by function
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify and use declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences.
2. Sentences by structure
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify and construct simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences.
3. Sentence variety and effect
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use different sentence types and lengths for effect.
4. Using sentence types to shape a message
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply sentence types in speech and writing and answer the key inquiry.