Day 28: Subordinating Conjunctions and Book Presentation Work Period
Subordinating Conjunctions
Welcome to Day 28 of our English unit! Today’s focus is on subordinating conjunctions — those little words that help connect ideas and show relationships between them.
We’ll begin with a quick lesson on subordinating conjunctions. These are words like because, although, if, when, and since — words that create dependent clauses and help add complexity to writing. For example, instead of writing two simple sentences, we can link them for smoother, more meaningful expression:
I stayed inside because it was raining.
Although I was tired, I finished my homework.
Pretty powerful for such small words, right?
You can find today’s mini-lesson here:
After reviewing subordinating conjunctions, students will spend the remainder of the period working on their book presentations. This is the final in-class work period before presentations begin, so encourage everyone to finalize slides, rehearse speaking points, and make sure they’re ready to present with confidence.
Remind students of the key success points:
Content: Show a clear understanding of the book’s ideas.
Design: Use short text, readable slides, and strong visuals.
Speaking: Practice eye contact and avoid reading directly from slides.
If students finish early, suggest peer feedback or a quick practice round in pairs.
By the end of this class, everyone should be ready to share their book presentations!
Conclusion
Day 28 closes with a strong blend of clarity and creativity. After learning how subordinating conjunctions bring ideas together smoothly, students get the chance to apply that same sense of connection to their book presentations—linking ideas, organizing information, and preparing to communicate with purpose. Today’s class strengthens both writing and speaking skills, giving students the tools to express themselves with confidence. With their slides refined and their talking points rehearsed, they’re now fully prepared to deliver thoughtful, polished presentations next class.
