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Rachel's younger brother is in fourth grade. She is trying to explain to him how to do a household task. She is going to read the explanation aloud and post it on the refrigerator for him to refer to later. What kind of sentences do you recommend Rachel use: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Identify two sentence types and explain why you think they would effectively communicate Rachel's message.
I would recommend using simple sentences for clarity and compound sentences for providing additional information or steps in performing the task.
Simple sentences like "First, take out the trash" and "Next, wash the dishes" would be easy for a fourth grader to understand and follow.
Compound sentences, such as "After you finish washing the dishes, dry them and put them away" can provide additional direction and details to ensure that Rachel's younger brother completes the household task accurately.