Sentence Bridge Builders Worksheet
Writing Skills • Compound Sentences
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Sentence Bridge Builders
Use a comma ( , ) and a glue word to connect two complete thoughts!
Target Words: and • but • or • so • yet
Sentence Formula & Glue Words Guide
Complete Thought 1 + , (comma) + Glue Word + Complete Thought 2
and
adds more
ideas match
but
difference
opposite idea
or
choice
pick one
so
cause & result
shows why
yet
surprise
unexpected
1 Part 1: Bridge the Thoughts
Choose the best glue word from the bank:
Word Bank: and but or so yet
A. Leo wanted to play baseball outside, it began to thunder loudly. Clue: These two ideas are opposite (playing outside vs. bad weather).
B. You may have an apple for snack, you may choose a bowl of grapes. Clue: You are choosing between two snacks.
C. Maya practiced her spelling words each night, she earned an A on the quiz. Clue: Her studying caused the high grade (cause and result).
D. The recipe had ten tricky steps, David baked the cake without any help. Clue: It was surprising that he finished with no help.
2 Part 2: Comma Detective
Circle the sentence that has the comma in the correct spot:
Question 1:
The puppy barked at the door, and Liam let him inside.
The puppy barked at the door and, Liam let him inside.
Question 2:
We can walk to school or, we can take the yellow bus.
We can walk to school, or we can take the yellow bus.
Remember the Comma Rule: Always place the comma right before your glue word, never after it!
Sentence Bridge Builders • Page 2
Combine simple sentences into strong compound sentences.
Write & Check
Look at the Model:
Two Simple Sentences:
1. The kitten was tiny.
2. It had a very loud meow.
Combined with , yet:
The kitten was tiny, yet it had a very loud meow.
3 Part 3: Build the Compound Sentence
Read both sentences. Join them on the lines using a comma and the glue word shown in parentheses.
1. Carlos loves soccer. His sister prefers basketball. Use: but
2. We can bake warm cookies. We can make fruit smoothies. Use: or
3. The weather was cold and rainy. We built a blanket fort inside. Use: so
4 Part 4: Finish the Thought!
Complete each compound sentence by writing your own complete thought on the line.
Jordan put on his warm winter boots, and ...
The puppy was scared of thunder, so ...
Star Writer Checklist (Check each box when done!)
Two complete thoughts with naming & action
Comma placed before the glue word
Capital letter at start & period at end
Sentence Crafters Writing Worksheet
Sentence Writing Studio • 4th Grade SPED
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Sentence Crafters Writing Worksheet
Join the two ideas into one complete compound sentence on the handwriting lines.
Goal: Full Sentence Writing
Sentence Formula: [Thought 1] + , (comma) + [glue word] + [Thought 2]
Glue Box: , and , but , or , so , yet
1 Practice with: , and (adds another matching idea)
Glue Word: and
Idea 1: The playful dog fetched the green ball.
Idea 2: He brought it back to Max.
2 Practice with: , but (shows a difference or problem)
Glue Word: but
Idea 1: Lily wanted to buy the graphic novel.
Idea 2: She did not have enough coins in her bank.
3 Practice with: , or (gives a choice between two things)
Glue Word: or
Idea 1: We can build a tall block tower.
Idea 2: We can complete the space puzzle together.
Check your work: Did you put the comma right before the glue word? Page 1 of 2
Sentence Crafters • Page 2
Write with so and yet, then create your own sentences!
Independent Writing
4 Practice with: , so (shows a result or outcome)
Glue Word: so
Idea 1: The alarm clock rang early. Idea 2: Noah arrived at school on time.
5 Practice with: , yet (shows a surprise twist)
Glue Word: yet
Idea 1: The heavy box was hard to lift. Idea 2: Marcus carried it inside safely.
6 Be the Author! (Write Your Own Sentences)
Pick any glue word from the box
A. Topic: Animals or Pets Write two thoughts connected by a comma and glue word
B. Topic: School or Fun with Friends Write two thoughts connected by a comma and glue word
Sentence Inspector Checklist
Capital letter at start
Comma BEFORE glue word
Right glue word used
Period at very end
