Lesson 1: Clauses (main and relative)•I can recall what a main and a relative clauses is •I can identify a main and relative clause in a text

•I can use a main clause and a relative clause accurately.

Extend the sentences later first after that next

finally before then after

Complete these sentences using the correct time word from the list below:

1____________ we come into school and do the register.2________ we do reading groups.3_____ _____ we usually do literacy.4__________ we go down to the hall for assembly.5__________ assembly we have break-time.6__________ in the morning we do maths.7__________ we go home we say our prayer.8__________ we put our coats on and go home.

Lesson 1: Clauses (main and relative)•I can recall what a main and a relative clauses is •I can identify a main and relative clause in a text

•I can use a main clause and a relative clause accurately.

Extend the sentences later first after that next

finally before then after

Check the answers below – did you get them all right?

1__first__________ we come into school and do the register.2_____next___ we do reading groups.3____then_ _____ we usually do literacy.4____after that______ we go down to the hall for assembly.5___after_______ assembly we have break-time.6_later_________ in the morning we do maths.7____before______ we go home we say our prayer.8_finally_________ we put our coats on and go home.

What is a main clause?A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and a subject which makes complete sense on its own. They are used in English grammar.

A main clause can form a complete sentence on its own. They have a subject and a predicate which are the 2 main parts of a sentence. A predicate adds information about the subject.

What is a relative clause?Relative clauses are clauses starting with the relative pronouns who*, that, which, whose, where, when. They are most often used to define or identify the noun that precedes them.

1.Write out and underline the main clause in these sentences.

The gorilla leapt onto the tree stump, beating its chest angrily.

Pulling off her socks, she stepped into the cool blue water.

Just in case he forgot it later, Kai put his homework onto his pillow.

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What is the link between Christians and Charity?

He didn’t finish hiding in time

even though he had run really

fast.

They made their camp in the

cave

because it was pouring with

rain.

The climber reached the

summit

after a three-day trek.

•Match the main clauses below with the subordinate clause that makes the most sense. Tick the sentence below that includes a relative clause.

After lunch, the nurse visited the patient.

The kind nurse collected the medicines.

The nurse, who collected the medicines, visited the patient.

The nurse looked after the sleeping patient.

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•Match the main clauses below with the subordinate clause that makes the most sense.

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The nurse, who collected the

medicines, visited the patient

Underline the main clause in these sentences.

The gorilla leapt onto the tree stump, beating its chest

angrily.

Pulling off her socks, she stepped into the cool blue

water.

Just in case he forgot it later, Kai put his homework onto

his pillow.

Daily Spelling Practise!

Monday

Look at the Year 5/6 Spelling list and

identify 5 spellings that you will learn

this week.Choose words with

similar spelling patterns.

Copy out each spelling five times, checking each time it is spelt correctly.

Tuesday

Today you will copy each of your spellings in a

sentence – checking it is correct.

Make sure you use a dictionary/ the

internet to check if you are unsure of a

definition.

Wednesday

Using the write, cover, check

method, write out each spelling 5

times. In between each time, check your

spelling – is it correct or is there

something you need to remember?

Thursday

Allow yourself one minute to look at each spelling and

then from memory write it out 5 times.

Spend 10 minutes focussing on the

spellings you did not write correctly.

Friday

Today you are going to test yourself on

your chosen 5 spellings.

Spend 2 minutes looking at the

correct spellings or yesterdays revision.Write each spelling in a sentence and

then mark using the spelling list.

Helpful Strategies: Learning rhymes, singing the spelling, constant retrieval (Add your own methods to the F.O.R)

Main and Subordinate Clauses

Directions: Underline the main clause once and the subordinate clause twice in each sentence below.Example A: I fished until the sun went down.

Answer: I fished at the lake, until the sun went down.

1. When my father arrives, he will give the directions.2. When my mother shows, she will bring the food.3. While the flowers bloom, I will plant more trees.4. No matter how you look at it, we are in good hands.5. Unless you have the right size, do not try on the shoe.6. Before the food gets cold, go sit at the table.7. Since I don’t have money, I will not buy anything.8. Until the sun sets, sit by the lake.9. Because I can’t wait for the bus, I will walk to school.

Remember:A clause is a part of a sentence. A clause

must contain a verb. The main

clause makes sense on its own. A

subordinate clause gives further

meaning to the main clause

Answers

1. Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?I went to that fantastic new climbing centre, which has the huge zip-wire.________________________________________________________________________

2. Complete the sentence below with a relative clause. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.

My brother, ______________________________ , is coming home late tonight.

3. Write out and underline the main clause in these sentences.

The gorilla leapt onto the tree stump, beating its chest angrily.Pulling off her socks, she stepped into the cool blue water.Just in case he forgot it later, Kai put his homework onto his pillow.

1. Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?I went to that fantastic new climbing centre, which has the huge zip-wire.Answer: a relative clause

2. Complete the sentence below with a relative clause. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.My brother, who is called John, is coming home late tonight.

3. Underline the main clause in these sentences.

The gorilla leapt onto the tree stump, beating its chest angrily.Pulling off her socks, she stepped into the cool blue water.Just in case he forgot it later, Kai put his homework onto his pillow.

Using your spelling list, construct 3 sentences showing examples of main clauses and 3 using

relative clauses.