Community Snapshots Worksheet
Grammar Lab Community Series
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS
NAME:
DATE:
Directions:
For each photo, write one compound sentence that describes what is happening. Make sure to describe the different people in the photo and their actions. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, so) to combine your ideas!

PHOTO #1: SKATEPARK SHOWDOWN
WRITE ONE COMPOUND SENTENCE:

PHOTO #2: THE BUSTLING MARKET
WRITE ONE COMPOUND SENTENCE:
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PHOTO #3: THE FAMILY KITCHEN
WRITE ONE COMPOUND SENTENCE:

PHOTO #4: THE COMMUNITY GARDEN
WRITE ONE COMPOUND SENTENCE:
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PHOTO #5: THE CREATIVE CANVAS
WRITE ONE COMPOUND SENTENCE:
GRAMMAR TOOLBELT
A compound sentence links two complete thoughts together.
THE FORMULA
[Thought #1] , + Conjunction [Thought #2]
"They are gardening , but he is taking a break."
WRITER'S CHECKLIST
Described the different people in each photo. Used a comma before the conjunction. Combined two fully independent thoughts.
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