This Clause Sorting Activity helps students develop their understanding of complete clauses and incomplete clauses in a fun and engaging way. Working in small groups, students will categorise clause cards, reinforcing their ability to identify a subject and verb in a sentence. This hands-on activity encourages collaborative learning and builds confidence in recognising sentence structure.

How to Complete

1. Print and cut the Clause Cards.
2. Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a shuffled set of cards.
3. Set up sorting areas labelled with the cards ‘Complete Clauses’ and ‘Not Clauses’.
4. Students take turns drawing a card, reading it aloud and placing it in the appropriate category.
5. After sorting, review as a class and discuss any cards placed incorrectly to reinforce learning.

Additional Tips

1. Provide examples of complete and incomplete clauses before starting the activity to refresh student knowledge.
2. Incorporate a timer for added excitement and challenge, encouraging groups to sort as accurately and quickly as possible.

Extension Ideas

1. Creative Clause Writing: After sorting, challenge students to turn the ‘Not Clauses’ into complete clauses by adding a subject and verb.
2. Sorting Race: Turn the activity into a competition where groups race to correctly sort all their cards.
3. Sentence Building: Use the ‘Not Clause’ cards as prompts for students to write simple and compound sentences.