

Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS - Sentence Structure: Rainbow
Are you looking to define coordinating conjunctions or are your students simply wondering: what are coordinating conjunctions?
- For – shows reason
- And – adds one idea to another
- Nor – adds a negative idea
- But – shows contrast
- Or – shows choice
- Yet – shows contrast (similar to "but")
- So – shows cause and effect
This FANBOYS Acronym Display is designed to help students master For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So with clear sentence examples and visual appeal.
This resource includes two layout options — horizontal (to run across the wall) or vertical (to run down the wall) to suit your classroom space. Each conjunction is displayed with a matching example sentence to reinforce meaning and use in context.
Whether you’re introducing coordinating conjunctions or reinforcing writing skills, this resource is the perfect anchor for your literacy wall!
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