Grammar Sparks Reference Sheet
5th Grade Grammar Writer's Companion
Grammar Sparks Reference Sheet
Your clean visual anchor chart for Conjunctions, Prepositions, and Interjections
Name:
Date:
Conjunctions "the sentence glue"
Connectors
What they do:
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or complete ideas. They work like bridges that help your sentences flow smoothly together!
đź’ˇ Connection Tip Always put a comma before a FANBOYS word!
Common Words:
Coordinating (FANBOYS):
F A N B O Y S
(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Subordinating:
because although if since while
Sentences in Action:
"I wanted to run outside, but it started to rain."
"We stayed inside because the wind was loud."
Prepositions "the spatial locators"
Space & Time
What they do:
Prepositions show how nouns connect. They tell you exactly where something is, when it happened, or how it gets there.
đź’ˇ Preposition Trick Think of what a squirrel can do to a tall tree!
Common Words:
Where (Location):
under above inside on
When & How:
before after through
Sentences in Action:
"The clever pup hid under the big wooden table."
"We ate delicious warm cookies after school."
Interjections "the emotion sparks"
Feeling & Shock
What they do:
Interjections are small, sudden words used to show strong feelings, excitement, or surprise. They are the "loudest" words in writing!
đź’ˇ Punctuation Rule Strong energy gets an !, mild energy gets a ,
Common Words:
High Energy (use !):
Wow! Yay! Ouch!
Soft Sparks (use ,):
Oh, Hey, Oops,
Sentences in Action:
"Wow! Look at that beautiful double rainbow!"
"Oops, I accidentally dropped my pink marker."
Use these three parts of speech together to create exciting, highly detailed sentences! Desk Reference Chart
