Linking Words: Connect Your Thoughts!

Linking Words: Connect Your Thoughts!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use different linking words in a sentence.

Introduce the objective of the lesson and explain how it will benefit the students' writing and speaking skills.

What do you already know about linking words?

What Are Linking Words?

Linking words are words or phrases that connect ideas in a sentence. They help to show how one idea relates to another.

Explain the concept of linking words and why they are important in communication. Give examples.

Types of Linking Words

There are different types of linking words including: addition, contrast, comparison, result, time, and conclusion.

List and explain the different types of linking words. Give examples for each type.

Addition Linking Words

Addition linking words add more information to a sentence. Examples include: and, also, as well as, moreover, furthermore.

Explain the function of addition linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using addition linking words.

Contrast Linking Words

Contrast linking words show differences between ideas. Examples include: but, however, although, in contrast, on the other hand.

Explain the function of contrast linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using contrast linking words.

Comparison Linking Words

Comparison linking words show similarities between ideas. Examples include: like, similarly, in the same way, likewise.

Explain the function of comparison linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using comparison linking words.

Result Linking Words

Result linking words show the effect or consequence of an action. Examples include: therefore, as a result, consequently, so.

Explain the function of result linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using result linking words.

Time Linking Words

Time linking words show the sequence of events. Examples include: first, then, next, finally, meanwhile.

Explain the function of time linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using time linking words.

Conclusion Linking Words

Conclusion linking words signal the end of an idea or a summary. Examples include: in conclusion, to sum up, overall, in summary.

Explain the function of conclusion linking words and give examples. Ask students to create their own sentences using conclusion linking words.

Practice Exercise

Complete the sentences with the appropriate linking word: ____, I went to the store to buy some milk. ____ I realized I forgot my wallet.

Create a practice exercise and ask students to fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words.

Conclusion

Linking words are essential for connecting ideas in a sentence. By using different types of linking words, you can make your writing and speaking more effective.

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to practice using linking words in their own writing and speaking.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.