This comprehensive unit plan helps Year 4 students master the construction and application of complex sentences, focusing on identifying independent and dependent clauses, using subordinating conjunctions and creating sentences that add detail to their writing. Through engaging games and activities, worksheets and a final assessment, students will develop their grammar and writing skills in alignment with the Australian Curriculum. The unit includes six detailed lessons with hands-on activities and assessments to track progress and success.

Included Resources

1. Detailed Lesson Plans: Five lesson plans and one assessment lesson, each structured with introductions, development activities, conclusions and focus questions to guide effective teaching.
2. Worksheets: A set of 3 sequential worksheets for each of the five lessons, designed to reinforce key concepts and provide opportunities for practice.
3. Hands-On Activities: One engaging game or activity per lesson to make learning interactive and collaborative.
4. Exit Tickets: Quick assessments for each lesson to check understanding and identify areas for revision.
5. Summative Assessment: A final assessment task with a detailed rubric to evaluate student performance and identify progress in grammar skills.

Additional Tips

1. Build Confidence: Start each lesson by revisiting prior concepts to ensure a strong foundation before introducing new material.
2. Foster Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and discussion during lesson introductions, games and hands-on activities.
3. Provide Feedback: Use exit tickets to give timely feedback, helping students refine their understanding as the unit progresses.

Extension Ideas

1. Peer Editing: Have students swap their writing and provide constructive feedback on sentence structure and conjunction use.
2. Creative Writing Challenge: Encourage students to write a story using at least 10 complex sentences and a variety of subordinating conjunctions.
3. Complex Sentence Hunt: Have students identify and record examples of complex sentences in class texts. Have them explain the parts of the sentences they find, including the independent clause, the dependent clause and the subordinating conjunction.

This unit is a comprehensive, engaging resource that helps students strengthen their understanding of complex sentences and prepares them for more advanced writing tasks.