Sentence Types and Clauses Concept Map — Teach Clearly
Visualizes how sentence types connect to clause types, structures, connectors, and examples for fast, confident instruction.
What This Template Offers
A ready-to-edit concept map that explains sentence types and clauses with concise definitions, structures, connectors, and classroom-ready examples.
- Clear hierarchy linking types to clauses
- Definitions, structures, and examples in one view
- Connector groups (FANBOYS, subordinators, relatives, conjunctive adverbs)
- Color-coding for instant scanning
- Editable, shareable, and printable output
Perfect Use Cases
Live ELA lesson launch
Kick off grammar lessons by mapping simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Students quickly see how clauses build sentence variety.
ESL/TEFL grammar workshop
Contrast independent vs. dependent clauses and highlight subordinators/relative pronouns. Use level-tagged examples (e.g., CEFR B1–B2) to accelerate comprehension.
Writing center or tutoring support
Diagnose fragments and run-ons, then show fixes by pointing to connectors and clause counts. Learners leave with a mental model they can apply.
Curriculum and assessment design
Align standards, outcomes, and checks. Add mastery targets (e.g., 80% clause ID) and sample items to share with teams and stakeholders.
How to Customize
Map your topics
Paste your outline as Parent > Child > Detail. Use the provided sentence types, clause types, and connectors as a starting point.
Brand and group
Apply colors by category (Sentence Types, Clause Types, Connectors). Add grade bands or CEFR tags to guide instruction.
Enrich with examples
Insert level-appropriate example sentences and quick notes. Export to slides, your LMS, or print as a handout.
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Create Your Own concept — in minutes
Turn your grammar outline into a professional concept map. Edit live, share instantly, and teach with confidence.
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