Teach all 7 FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions and compound sentence construction with this structured, no-prep speech therapy bundle built specifically for syntax, language complexity, and writing goals. You get every component you need to introduce, model, practice, and probe each conjunction across 2nd through 8th grade, with both printable and digital options ready to use the moment it lands in your hands.

This Combining Coordinating Conjunctions Bundle targets compound sentence production, sentence combining, syntax, and written expression by teaching all 7 FANBOYS (FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO) systematically across the full instructional sequence.

Sentence combining is one of the strongest evidence-based interventions for writing and syntax (Saddler, 2012; Saddler & Graham, 2005; Scott, 2009), and every component is structured to align with that research. Unique features include posters and teaching pages for explicit instruction, scaffolded Connect the Ideas guided practice, 2 leveled worksheet sets for differentiation, hands-on color-coded puzzles, and a 50-card self-checking Boom Cards deck for digital practice.

A separate research and works cited reference page is included for your clinical binder, with citations from Saddler, Scott, Nippold, Loban, and Nelson.

Each component aligns with common syntax, sentence-level language, and writing IEP goals and is simple to adapt for students at varying ability levels. You can follow the 4-step instructional sequence (introduce, connect, practice, extend) as a roadmap, or pull individual components based on your student’s current level and target conjunction.

The unit also includes a target-selection clinical guide so you can choose which conjunctions to teach first based on your student’s IEP goals, language profile, and grade-level demands.

This Combining Coordinating Conjunctions Bundle Includes:

14 Classroom Posters (anchor charts for conjunction definitions, dependent vs. independent clauses, sentence fragments and run-ons, simple and compound sentences, FANBOYS acronym posters, individual conjunction posters with examples, and 3 Types of Conjunctions reference posters)
7 Teaching Pages (1 per conjunction, with kid-friendly definitions and 3 example sentences for clinician-led instruction or take-home reference)
7 Connect the Ideas Pages (1 per conjunction, walking students through the 3-step combining process with a worked example to bridge teaching and independent practice)
35 Level 1 Worksheets (5 per conjunction, each opening with a 3-row visual breakdown showing how 2 simple sentences become 1 compound sentence; best for students new to compound sentences)
42 Level 2 Worksheets (6 per conjunction, less scaffolding and slightly longer sentence pairs; doubles as a quick progress probe for IEP data)
7 Pages of Hands-On Conjunction Puzzles with Answer Keys (18 cards per conjunction, 9 matched pairs each, with multiple valid pairings noted and a special inversion explainer for the NOR puzzle)
50 Self-Checking Boom Cards (color-coded drag-and-drop deck where students build compound sentences with immediate feedback)
50 Editable Google Slides (color-coded drag-and-drop deck where students build compound sentences)
BONUS Sentence Combining Activities (sentence combining quiz, conjunctions quiz, “combine” vocabulary word work page, 2 narrative combining activities titled Matty’s School Day and All About Rockets, and a workbook cover for student portfolios)

You’ll love how every step of the teaching process is already laid out for you, from initial introduction with the posters through independent practice with the Boom Cards. With 77 scaffolded worksheets, 7 pages of hands-on puzzles, and a 50-card digital deck in 1 bundle, you can target compound sentence production for individual sessions, small groups, and mixed-grade caseloads without pulling together separate materials.

This bundle works as a natural extension of Systematic Sentence Combining, giving you the full set of FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions to layer on top of your existing sentence combining instruction.

Grade Levels: 2nd-6th (works flexibly for older students with goals at this level)
Format: Black and white printable worksheets, color anchor charts and posters, Google Slides digital deck, and Boom Cards
Aligns with Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) for sentence combining and syntax intervention (Saddler, 2012; Saddler & Graham, 2005; Scott, 2009)