Compare Relative Clauses
Add information to a noun while controlling which detail matters.
Teaching sequence
- Find the noun each clause describes.
- Compare sentences with and without the clause.
- Decide whether the detail identifies the noun or adds information.
- Choose a clear version and punctuate it appropriately.
Materials and purpose
a short text with defining and extra-information clauses
Use a precise language move to make subject understanding visible, then check it on fresh content.
Check and transfer
Use a new pair of sentences and ask for a justified revision.
Adjust the support
Offer a brief model, useful vocabulary and partner rehearsal where needed. Keep the subject goal; reduce one prompt on fresh content and record what was independent.
Across subjects
Worked example
“Cells that contain a nucleus…” restricts which cells; “The nucleus, which contains DNA, …” adds extra information about an identified noun.
Teacher language
Does this detail identify the noun or add a side note?