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Linking Words in Sentences – What are Linking Words? – Words that connect ideas in a sentence – The role of Linking Words – They help make our sentences flow smoothly – Examples: ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’, ‘so’ – ‘and’ joins similar ideas, ‘but’ shows contrast, ‘because’ gives reason, ‘so’ shows result – Practice using Linking Words | This slide introduces the concept of linking words, which are essential components of sentence structure that help to connect ideas and clarify relationships between them. Explain that linking words are like bridges between thoughts, making our communication clearer and more coherent. Provide examples of linking words such as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’, and ‘so’, and discuss their specific functions in a sentence. ‘And’ is used to add information, ‘but’ introduces a contrast, ‘because’ provides a reason, and ‘so’ indicates a result or effect. Encourage students to think of their own sentences using these linking words to reinforce their understanding. In the next class, students can practice creating sentences with different linking words to enhance their writing skills.

Linking Words: Building Bridges in Sentences – Conjunctions connect sentences – Like ‘and’, ‘but’, and ‘or’ link ideas together – Subordinating conjunctions join clauses – They make one idea depend on another – Examples: ‘although’, ‘while’, ‘since’ – ‘Although’ shows contrast, ‘while’ shows time, and ‘since’ gives a reason | This slide introduces students to the concept of linking words, focusing on conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Conjunctions are the words that glue sentences or ideas together, making our communication clear and smooth. Subordinating conjunctions are a specific type of conjunction that connects an independent clause (a complete thought) with a dependent clause (an incomplete thought). Provide examples like ‘although’, ‘while’, and ‘since’ to illustrate how these words function in a sentence. For instance, ‘although’ can introduce a contrasting idea, ‘while’ can indicate something happening at the same time, and ‘since’ can give a reason for something. Encourage students to think of these linking words as bridges that connect different parts of a sentence to make a coherent thought. In the next class, practice using these words in sentences and passages.

Linking Words: ‘And’ & ‘But’ – ‘And’ adds information – ‘But’ shows contrast – Example with ‘and’ – I like apples and oranges. – Example with ‘but’ – I like apples but not on Tuesdays. | This slide introduces the concept of linking words, focusing on ‘and’ and ‘but’. ‘And’ is used to connect similar ideas or add additional information. For example, when talking about favorite fruits, we can say ‘I like apples and oranges.’ On the other hand, ‘but’ is used to show a contrast between ideas. For instance, if someone likes apples but has a specific day when they don’t eat them, they could say ‘I like apples but not on Tuesdays.’ Encourage students to think of their own sentences using ‘and’ and ‘but’ to connect ideas. Have them practice by writing sentences that add information with ‘and’ and sentences that show contrast with ‘but’. This will help them understand how linking words can change the meaning of a sentence.

Linking Words: ‘Because’ & ‘So’ – ‘Because’ shows reason – ‘So’ indicates effect or result – Example using ‘because’ – I wore a coat because it was cold. – Example using ‘so’ – It was cold, so I wore a coat. | This slide introduces the linking words ‘because’ and ‘so’ to illustrate cause and effect relationships in sentences. ‘Because’ is used to explain why something happened, providing a reason. ‘So’ is used to show the result of something that happened. It’s important to give students clear examples to show how these words connect parts of a sentence. In the examples provided, the reason for wearing a coat is the cold weather. The word ‘because’ gives the reason directly after it, while ‘so’ introduces the result of the cold weather. Encourage students to create their own sentences using ‘because’ and ‘so’ to reinforce their understanding of these linking words.

Practice Time: Using Linking Words – Fill in the blanks with linking words – ‘I wanted to play outside ___ it was raining.’ – What word makes sense? Maybe ‘but’ or ‘however’? – ‘She was hungry ___ she ate a sandwich.’ – Could ‘because’ or ‘so’ fit here? – Share your sentences with the class | This slide is designed for an interactive class activity where students practice using linking words to connect ideas in sentences. Encourage the students to think about how the sentences are related. Is it a contrast or a cause? For the first sentence, words like ‘but’ or ‘however’ show contrast between wanting to play and the rain. For the second, ‘because’ or ‘so’ indicate a reason for eating. Have the students fill in the blanks and then share their answers. This will help them understand the use of linking words in context and see how they change the meaning of sentences.

Create Your Own Sentences with Linking Words – Practice using ‘and’ – Connect two ideas, like ‘I like apples and oranges.’ – Use ‘but’ to show contrast – ‘I love ice cream but it’s cold outside.’ – Explain with ‘because’ – ‘I wore a coat because it’s chilly.’ – Show effect with ‘so’ – ‘I studied hard so I got an A on the test.’ | This slide is an interactive activity designed to help students practice using linking words in their own sentences. Encourage them to think about the relationship between the ideas they want to connect. ‘And’ is for adding information, ‘but’ for showing contrast, ‘because’ for giving reasons, and ‘so’ for showing the result of something. Have students create their own sentences using each linking word. They can write about their daily experiences, favorite activities, or even make up stories. This exercise will help them understand how linking words can change the meaning of a sentence and how they are used to structure sentences clearly.

Class Activity: Linking Word Challenge – Read a story as a class – Find the linking words together – Linking words are like ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘so’ to connect ideas – Group activity: create a passage – Work with friends to write a story – Use linking words in your story – Make sure to use linking words like ‘because’, ‘therefore’ | This interactive class activity is designed to help students understand the use of linking words in passages. Start by reading a short story aloud and guide the class to identify linking words such as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘so’, which connect sentences and ideas. Afterward, divide the class into small groups and instruct them to create their own short passages using linking words. Encourage creativity and teamwork. As they work, circulate around the room to offer help and ensure each group understands the concept. Conclude the activity by having each group share their passage with the class, highlighting the linking words they used. This will reinforce their understanding and provide a fun learning experience.

Conclusion: The Power of Linking Words – Importance of linking words – They make our writing flow and connect ideas smoothly. – Review of linking word types – We learned about ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’, ‘then’. – Practice makes perfect – Celebrate our learning! | Linking words are crucial in writing as they help connect sentences and paragraphs, making our ideas clear and our writing easy to follow. Today, we’ve covered several types of linking words, including conjunctions like ‘and’ for addition, ‘but’ for contrast, ‘because’ for cause, and ‘then’ for sequence. Encourage the students to practice using these words in sentences and paragraphs at home to enhance their writing skills. Congratulate the class on their hard work and remind them that using linking words will make their stories and essays much more engaging and coherent.