WBT Complex Sentence

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computer Mind Giants Do the
Teaching for you!

This is a Whole Brain Teaching Five Step Lesson
on complex sentences for K-12 students.
Step 1: Question: What is a complex
sentence?
Step 2: Answer with gesture: A complex
sentence has two parts, one that is a
complete message and one that isn’t a
complete message.
Step 3: Explore: examples of complex
sentences.
Step 4: Test: Use the Quick Test to assess
student understanding of complex sentences.
Step 5: Write: Students apply what they
have learned, constructing three types of
complex sentences.

To complete this lesson, students will need to know:
Class-Yes
Hands and Eyes
Mirror Words
The Scoreboard
Teach-Okay
If you’d like me to teach your class these five
strategies, download “WBT Introduction” in the
Common Core section of “Free Ebooks” at
WholeBrainTeaching.com.
A detailed description of the 5 Step Lesson
Plan may be found in webcast 505 at the
website.

During the lesson, the Scoreboard will
be used. Place a Scoreboard on your
board and mark the points as they
come up ... or, for extreme fun, go to
the Apple Itunes store and download the
Whole Brain Teaching Scoreboard app.

The lesson takes place at
Whole Brain College ...
begin by getting your students excited
about taking a college course from
me, Coach B.
All you have to do is read my
speeches to your class.
Important point: When you see
brackets [like this] ... don't read the
brackets to your kids, just follow their
instructions. [nod your head]
Power to the Teachers!
Chris "Coach B" Biffle

The following sample slides contain
pointers about how to use this
program in class. (See text box at the
bottom of this screen for the location
of the pointers.) The lesson you will
show your kids begins at slide 18.
The pointers for each slide will be here.

Hands and eyes!
We are going to have a
very exciting day today
in Whole Brain College!
Oh, so exciting!
p l e
a m Make a full turn to your
S neighbor, use big
gestures, and repeat
what I said over and
over! [clap, clap] teach!
You will read the speeches by Coach B.

Hands and eyes! We are going to have a
Oh, so exciting!
p l e Make a full turn to your
a m neighbor, use big

S gestures, and repeat
When there are several speech bubbles, pause between each one,
or repeat it, until you have your students' attention.
Hands and eyes! We are going to have a
Oh, so exciting!
p l e Make a full turn to your
a m neighbor, use big

S gestures, and repeat
To make your performance engaging, emphasize

the words in bold face.
Our question is, "What is a complex
Mirror words!
sentence?’" Our answer is "A complex
complete message." [On “two” hold up two
fingers; on “complete message” hold an
p l e imaginary phone to your ear; on “isn’t a

complete message” drop the phone and shake
a m your head. Repeat the question and answer
S
several times ... slowly!]
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

gesture, and repeat the answer “A complex sentence has two
parts, one that is a complete message and one that isn’t a
complete message." over and over! [clap, clap] teach!
When you are using Mirror Words, speak slowly, saying only 3-7 words at a time, so
that your students have time to repeat what your words. Use whatever gestures
you wish ... but move your hands!
Mirror words!
complete message." [On “two” hold up two
fingers; on “complete message” hold an
p l e imaginary phone to your ear; on “isn’t a

complete message” drop the phone and shake
a m your head. Repeat the question and answer

S Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

Remember, don't read the sections in [ ]. These directions show you what you
should be doing ... not saying!
Not fast enough,
Mighty Groan!
p l e
a m
S
When you see a Scoreboard slide like this one, make the appropriate mark on your
own Scoreboard in class. Student response to your marks should be quick and
sharp ... have students practice rapid Mighty Groans and Mighty Oh Yeahs.
Now you're ready! The lesson on
complex sentences begins with the
next slide. Remember ... weave the
Golden Thread of fun through
everything you teach!

Coach B
Welcome! I'm Coach
B, your college
professor. Rub your
hands together and tell
your neighbor ... "Oh
Sweet Momma, I'm
gonna love going to
Whole Brain College!"
Coach B

Class, class!

Not fast enough,
Mighty Groan!

Not loud enough,
Mighty Groan!

Great job!
Mighty Oh yeah!

Super!
Mighty Oh yeah!

Class, class!

Hands and eyes!
We are going to have a
Oh, so exciting!
Make a full turn to your

neighbor, use big

Class, class!

Hands and eyes! We're going to answer a
big, important question.
The question is, "What is a
complex sentence?’"
"What is a complex
sentence?’"

neighbor, use big gestures, and
repeat the big, important
question over and over! [clap,
clap] teach!
Hands
Okay ... now we know the
and
question ... What is a
eyes!
complex sentence?’" Next,
we'll learn the answer!

neighbor, use big

Classity class!!

Not loud enough,
Mighty Groan!

Super!
Mighty Oh yeah!

Class-a-doodle do!

Mirror words!
complete message." [On “two” hold
up two fingers; on “complete message”
hold an imaginary phone to your ear;
on “isn’t a complete message” drop
the phone and shake your head.
Repeat the question and answer

Class Ka-Blooey!

Mirror words! Let’s go over that more time. Our
question is, "What is a complex
complete message." [Make the
gesture.]

gesture, and repeat the answer, over and over ““A complex
sentence has two parts, one that is a complete message and one
that isn’t a complete message." [clap, clap] teach!

Class! Class!
Class!

Hands question ... "What is a complex
and sentence?" And the answer, "A
eyes! complex sentence has two
parts, one that is a complete
message and one that isn’t a
complete message." Now, let's
explore our answer ... the fun
part!!!!
Make a full turn to your neighbor,

use big gestures, and repeat what I
said over and over! [clap, clap]
teach!

Class-Arooney Booney!

Hands and Eyes!
Now, to explore our answer, let's

get three of my Mind Giant friends
to help us. Big Dilly will start with a
simple sentence, a complete message.
Biffy Bluebird will add a phrase, an
incomplete message. Smarty
Wonderbeak, such a genius!, will
make a complex sentence!
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use big

gestures, and repeat what I said over and over!
[clap, clap] teach!

Here is a sentence, a complete message:
Bill eats beans.
Tell your neighbor the sentence over and over.

Bill eats beans.
Here is a phrase, an
incomplete message:
whenever he gets the
chance
Now, tell your neighbor the
phrase over and over.

Bill eats beans.
incomplete message:
whenever he gets the
chance
Here is a complex sentence, a complete

and an incomplete message:
Whenever he gets the chance, Bill
eats beans.
Now, tell your neighbor the complex
sentence over and over and over!
The dog barks.
Tell your neighbor the sentence over and over.

The dog barks.
incomplete message:
because he’s hungry for
beans
Tell your neighbor the phrase
over and over.

The dog barks.
incomplete message:
because he’s hungry
for beans

Because he’s hungry for beans,
the dog barks.
Now, tell your neighbor the complex
sentence over and over and over!
A teacher smiles.
incomplete message:
watching her class eat
beans

Watching her class eat beans, a
teacher smiles.
Repeat the complex sentence over and over
to your neighbor.
The girls run fast.
incomplete message:
racing toward the
bean store

Racing toward the bean store, the
girls run fast.
to your neighbor.
Class! Class!
Class!
Hands and Eyes!
Now, get ready for something hard!

This is not Whole Brain Elementary
School. This is Whole Brain College!
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use big

gestures, and repeat what I said over
and over! [clap, clap] teach!

Class! A
doodle do!

Hands and Eyes!
Here’s two lessons at once! We’ll call

the complete message an
independent clause. We’ll call the
incomplete message a dependent
clause. I’ll say that again!
We’ll call the complete message an
independent clause. We’ll call the
incomplete message a dependent
clause.
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use big gestures, and

repeat what I said over and over! [clap, clap] teach!

Here is a complete message, an
independent clause.
Juan likes to skateboard.
Tell your neighbor the independent clause.

independent clause.
Juan likes to skateboard.
Here is an incomplete
message, a dependent clause.
on the sidewalks of Paris
dependent clause over and over.

independent clause.
Juan likes to skateboard
on the sidewalks of Paris
Here is a complex sentence, an

independent clause and a dependent
clause:
On the sidewalks of Paris, Juan
likes to skateboard.
to your neighbor.
independent clause.
The girl joined a circus.

independent clause.
The girl bought a circus.
after she won a million
dollars

independent clause.
The girl bought a circus.
Here is an incomplete message, a

dependent clause.
after she won a million dollars

clause:
After she won a million dollars, the
girl bought a circus.
to your neighbor.
independent clause.
An elf chases a butterfly.

independent clause.

dependent clause.
Because it was made of gold

independent clause.

dependent clause.
because it was made of gold

clause:
Because it was made of gold, an elf
chases a butterfly.
to your neighbor.
Class! A
doodle do!

Hands and Eyes!
Now, it’s time to play a game. Big

Dilly will give you an independent
clause. Biffy Bluebird will give you a
dependent clause. Match wits with
Smarty Wonderbeak and see if you
can make a complex sentence.


independent clause.
The Man in the Moon laughs.

dependent clause.
because he just won a game of sky
volleyball
Now, tell your neighbor over and over the

complex sentence you made from the
independent clause and the dependent
clause.

Here is a complete message, an independent
clause.
A yellow fish leaped out of my pudding.
trying to catch a fly

clause.

Here is a complete message, an independent
clause.
The giant, old woman ran across the
street.
carrying a bus

clause.

Class! A
ding dong
dee!

Hands and Eyes!
Here’s a new challenge! Make your

own complex sentences by creating
your own dependent clauses!
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use

big gestures, and repeat what I said
over and over! [clap, clap] teach!

In, On, Under, Beside, When, While,
During, Because, Though, Standing,
Swinging, Running, Thinking
dependent clause, the monkey smiles.
Class, class! Working with your neighbor, use the blue words to
make as many dependent clause as you can in the black sentence.
[clap, clap] teach!

dependent clause, Super Girl saved the city.
make as many dependent clause as you can in the black sentence.
[clap, clap] teach!

dependent clause, Jack went looking for adventure.
make as many dependent clauses as you can in the black sentence.
[clap, clap] teach!

Class! Class!
Now, see if you can make complex

sentences by creating your own
independent clauses!


While sitting in a tree, independent clause.
Class, class! Working with your neighbor, make as many

independent clauses as you can about the monkey in the
tree. [clap, clap] teach!

At midnight, independent clause.

independent clauses as you can about what happened to
Super Girl at midnight. [clap, clap] teach!

On his birthday, independent clause.

independent clauses as you can about what Jack did on
his birthday! [clap, clap] teach!

Class! Class!
You’re ready for the ultimate

challenge! Make your own complex
sentences!!!


Dependent clause, independent clause.
Classity! See how many complex sentences you an make about these aliens. Start
with a dependent clause and then add an independent clause. [clap, clap] Teach!

Classity! See how many complex sentences you an make about these this picture.
Start with a dependent clause and then add an independent clause. [clap, clap]

Classity! See how many complex sentences you an make about these this picture.
Start with a dependent clause and then add an independent clause. [clap, clap]

Class!

Not loud enough,
Mighty Groan!

Class!
Class!

Super!
Mighty Oh yeah!

Hands
question ... "What is a complex
and
sentence?" And the answer, " A
eyes! complex sentence has two parts,
one that is a complete message
and one that isn’t a complete
message. And we've explored the
answer ... now, oh no!, let's have a
test!!!
Make a full turn to your neighbor, use

big gestures, and repeat what I said
over and over! [clap, clap] teach!
Hands and eyes!
Now, we're going to have a
Quick Test, abbreviated QT.
When I say QT, you say QT
and cover your eyes.

neighbor, use big

Oh my stupendous, superific,
outrageous, wacky, adorable,
cutey class!

When your eyes are covered, I'll say
some sentences. If the sentence is
true, give me a thumbs up. If the
sentence is false, give me a thumbs
down. If you're not sure, waggle your
thumb up and down.

use big gestures, and repeat
what I said over and over! [clap,
clap] teach!

Class ba-jinga!

Q.T.! 1. A complex sentence has three parts.
2. One part of a complex sentence is a complete
message.
3. One part of a complex sentence is a dependent
clause.
4. One part of a complex sentence is not a
complete message.
5. Both parts of a complex sentence are
independent clauses.
6. Both parts of a complex sentence are dependent
clauses.
7. This is a complex sentence ... Walking along the
beach having a good time.
8. This is a complex sentence: I love beans for
breakfast, lunch and dinner..
9. This is a complex sentence: While watching TV,
I love to eat a bowl of beans.

Q.T.! 10. A complex sentence has two parts.
-- thumbs up if the following is complex
sentence,thumbs down if it isn’t!
12. On the first day of Spring, I went fishing.
13. I love to go fishing and hike in the green hills.
14. When I go fishing, I like to think up complex
sentences.
15. If you want to have fun when you’re fishing,
try using hot dogs for bait.
16. When you write complex sentences, people will
think you’re smart.
17. All day long doing nothing but sitting in the sun
and hoping Coach B will visit.
18. After watching T.V., I sat down to write lots of
complex sentences.

Class-a-ding-ding!

Hands We've done four steps! Step One:
and the question "What is a complex
sentence?" Step Two: the answer, "A
eyes! complex sentence has two parts, one
that is a complete message and one
that isn’t a complete message.” Step
Three: we explored the answer with
examples. Step Four: We had a Quick
Test on what we learned. Now, Step
Five: Writing! But, don't worry, we'll
make it fun!

use big gestures, and repeat what
I said over and over! [clap, clap]
teach!
Now, we’re going to play a
game called ...
CARTOON WRITING!!!
All you have to do is fill in the blanks in the
following cartoons. Keep writing and writing,
until your teacher asks you to stop!

Use the blue
words to begin In, On,
your dependent Under,
clauses. Write as While,
many complex During,
sentences about Before,
us as you can! After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing
In, On,
Under,
While,
During,
Before,
After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing

In, On,
Under,
While,
During,
Before,
After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing

In, On,
Under,
While,
During,
Before,
After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing

In, On,
Under,
While,
During,
Before,
After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing

In, On,
Under,
While,
During,
Before,
After,
Because,
Though,
If, When,
Thinking,
Dreaming,
Wishing

Here’s your next challenge. Write complex
sentences that have a dependent clause at the
beginning AND AT THE END! I’ll give you a
sample on each of the following pages and then
you write lots more!

In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing
Use the blue words, or

any others, to begin
your dependent clauses.
Dependent clause, independent clause. Write as many complex
While standing on the road, the pig smiled. sentences as you can!
IMPORTANT POINT:
You only use a comma
Independent clause dependent clause. when the dependent
The pig smiled while standing on the road. clause begins the
sentence!
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

Because the stream looked lovely, the duck went swimming.
Independent clause dependent clause.

The duck went swimming because the stream looked lovely.
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

Though he was cold, the penguin visited his friends..

The penguin visited his friends though he was cold.
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

In the clear air, the palm trees bowed in the wind.

The palm trees bowed in the wind in the clear air.
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

Before the sun rose too high, the mother bird found a worm.

The mother bird found a worm before the sun rose too high.
Some college students can’t accomplish the
next challenge! Put a dependent clause in the
middle of an independent clause!!!

Write as many
complex sentences as In, On,Under,
you can with the
dependent clause in While, During,
the middle! Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing
Independent, dependent clause, clause.

The fox, sitting on the beach, looks afraid.

How do you like the In, On,Under,
complex sentence
below? While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

The snake, very boldly, sticks out his tongue.

In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing
How many complex
sentences can you
write about us with
the dependent clause
in the middle?

The baby bird, flapping his wings, waits for breakfast.
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing
Did you think up a
complex sentence like
the one below?

The yellow sun, shining behind the leaves, glowed brightly.
How many of these fancy
complex sentences can you
write?
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

The polar bear, while we watch, lifts his paw.
Did you write about my friends,
the seals?
In, On,Under,
While, During,
Before, After,
Because,Though,
If, When, Thinking,
Dreaming,Wishing

The two seals, looking happy, play in the freezing water.
Now, with a big turn
and giant gestures
tell your neighbors
everything you’ve learned about
complex sentences!

On the next page is a Power Pix, a
picture your teacher will put on the
wall to help you remember all you've
learned about complex
sentences!!

Question: What is a complex sentence?
Answer: A complex sentence has two parts, one that is a complete message
and one that isn’t a complete message.
?
? ?
complete message incomplete message
complex sentence
Gesture: On “two” hold up two fingers; on “complete message” hold an imaginary phone
to your ear; on “isn’t a complete message” drop the phone and shake your head.

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WHOLE BRAIN

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The pointers for each slide will be here.

You will read the speeches by Coach B.

p l e Make a full turn to your

a m neighbor, use big

p l e Make a full turn to your

a m neighbor, use big

To make your performance engaging, emphasize

p l e imaginary phone to your ear; on “isn’t a

a m your head. Repeat the question and answer

Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

p l e imaginary phone to your ear; on “isn’t a

a m your head. Repeat the question and answer

S Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

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Make a full turn to your

Make a full turn to your

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Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

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Make a full turn to your neighbor, use my complex sentence

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Make a full turn to your neighbor,

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Now, to explore our answer, let's

Make a full turn to your neighbor, use big

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Here is a complex sentence, a complete

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