understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect

How Bloomi helps with this

This is a NAPLAN-year topic. Bloomi teaches it with a short explainer, guided practice, and NAPLAN-style questions — every one traceable to this exact code.

What this looks like in the classroom

• knowing that complex sentences make connections between ideas to provide a reason; for example, “He jumped up because the bell rang.”; state a purpose; for example, “She raced home to confront her brother.”; express a condition; for example, “It will break if you push it.”; make a concession; for example, “She finished her work even though she was feeling tired.”; link 2 ideas in terms of various time relations; for example, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned.”