Subordinating Conjunctions Double Dice Add-On Deck

Joining a dependent clause to an independent one is where student writing and speech start to sound sophisticated, and it is a common sticking point for students with language differences. These cards give structured practice building complex sentences with 18 subordinating conjunctions.

Build complex sentence skills through structured practice combining clauses with 18 subordinating conjunctions.

The Subordinating Conjunctions Double Dice Add-On Deck helps students join independent and dependent clauses using 18 commonly used subordinating conjunctions grouped into time, reason, and conditional words. Each 3 x 5 inch card offers sentence-building prompts, and with 54 cards and 216 prompts, students get repeated, varied exposure to complex sentence forms in both speech and writing.

Skill targets:

• Sentence completion: filling blanks with subordinating conjunctions
• Original sentence creation using a provided conjunction
• Combining dependent and independent clauses into complex sentences

Subordinating conjunctions covered:

• Time words: before, after, while, until, since, as, as soon as, now that, when, once, whenever
• Reason words: because, though, although, whereas
• Conditional words: if, unless, even if

How to play:

1. Place nine cards face down on the table.
2. The student rolls the double dice.
3. The outer die reveals a shape, so flip over the card with the matching shape.
4. The inner die reveals a number, so read the corresponding prompt.
5. The student responds, then play moves to the next student.

Who are these photo cards helpful for?

The Subordinating Conjunctions Double Dice Add-On Deck is ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. The vendor lists it for grades 3 through 10, spanning upper elementary through high school as students refine complex syntax. These cards support individual therapy, small group intervention, classroom-based grammar programming, and home practice with families.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) love this deck:

These cards break sentence building into completing, creating, and combining, so you can target the exact step where a student stalls. Grouping the 18 conjunctions into time, reason, and conditional sets gives you a natural way to sequence instruction. The double dice (sold separately) keeps students engaged across the 216 prompts.

Subordinating Conjunctions Double Dice Add-On Deck includes:

• 54 large-format playing cards (3 x 5 inches) with four sentence-building prompts per card (216 total)
• Content and direction cards with game variations
• Durable storage tin for easy organization

Please note: This is an add-on deck. The double dice is not included, but can be purchased separately here.