Give students the tools they need to become stronger, more confident writers with this focused sentence expansion resource using the conjunctions because, but, and so.
This printable PDF includes five worksheets and a companion reference sheet that clearly explains how each word functions in a sentence. Designed to be low-prep and flexible, this resource works across multiple grade levels and is ideal for helping students deepen their understanding of sentence structure, helping them to become better writers.
Each worksheet features two short prompts that students expand in three different ways—once with because, once with but, and once with so. This guided sentence-building process helps learners grow their writing fluency and develop clearer, more connected ideas.
What’s Included:
1 Intro Reference Sheet
A printable, student-friendly reference that defines because, but, and so
5 Practice Worksheets
Each worksheet includes 2 different sentence prompts, and students expand each using because, but, and so
Why You’ll Love It:
Supports writing development at any level- great for intervention in middle school and high school settings.
Helps students write longer, more meaningful sentences- building a foundation for paragraph and essay writing.
Reinforces grammar and transitions in context.
Easy to print and use—perfect for warm-ups, centers, sub plans, or skill review.
Recommended Use:
Middle school, high school, or elementary.
ELA classrooms, intervention groups, writing support.
Homeschool or tutoring sessions.
This resource is not grade-level specific and is designed to support any learner working on writing clarity, sentence structure, or grammar.
Give students the tools they need to become stronger, more confident writers with this focused sentence expansion resource using the conjunctions because, but, and so.
This printable PDF includes five worksheets and a companion reference sheet that clearly explains how each word functions in a sentence. Designed to be low-prep and flexible, this resource works across multiple grade levels and is ideal for helping students deepen their understanding of sentence structure, helping them to become better writers.
Each worksheet features two short prompts that students expand in three different ways—once with because, once with but, and once with so. This guided sentence-building process helps learners grow their writing fluency and develop clearer, more connected ideas.
What’s Included:
1 Intro Reference Sheet
A printable, student-friendly reference that defines because, but, and so
5 Practice Worksheets
Each worksheet includes 2 different sentence prompts, and students expand each using because, but, and so
Why You’ll Love It:
Supports writing development at any level- great for intervention in middle school and high school settings.
Helps students write longer, more meaningful sentences- building a foundation for paragraph and essay writing.
Reinforces grammar and transitions in context.
Easy to print and use—perfect for warm-ups, centers, sub plans, or skill review.
Recommended Use:
Middle school, high school, or elementary.
ELA classrooms, intervention groups, writing support.
Homeschool or tutoring sessions.
This resource is not grade-level specific and is designed to support any learner working on writing clarity, sentence structure, or grammar.
