Linking Words: Connecting Your Thoughts

Linking Words: Connecting Your Thoughts
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Linking Words: Connecting Your Thoughts

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you should be able to identify and use linking words in your writing.

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Introduce the objective of the lesson and explain why it is important to use linking words in writing.
What do you already know about linking words?

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What are Linking Words?
Linking words are words that connect ideas and show the relationship between them. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition', and 'although'.

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Define and give examples of linking words.
Types of Linking Words
There are several types of linking words, including addition, contrast, comparison, cause and effect, and time.

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Explain the different types of linking words and give examples for each.
Addition Linking Words
Addition linking words show that you are adding information. Examples include 'also', 'furthermore', and 'moreover'.

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Explain addition linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
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Write down 2 sentences using :
  • Furthermore
  • Moreover

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Contrast Linking Words
Contrast linking words show that you are presenting a different point of view. Examples include 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'yet'.

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Explain contrast linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
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Write down 3 sentences using :
  • However
  • on the other hand
  • yet

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Comparison Linking Words
Comparison linking words show that you are comparing two or more things. Examples include 'similarly', 'likewise', and 'similarly'.

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Explain comparison linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
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Write down 2 sentences using :
  • Likewise
  • similarly

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Cause and Effect Linking Words
Cause and effect linking words show that you are giving a reason for something or explaining the result of something. Examples include 'because', 'therefore', and 'as a result'.

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Explain cause and effect linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
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Write down 3 sentences using :
  • Because
  • therefore
  • as a result

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Time Linking Words
Time linking words show that you are indicating the order in which events occurred. Examples include 'firstly', 'secondly', and 'finally'.

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Explain time linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
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Write a short paragraph using :
  • Firstly
  • Secondly
  • Finally

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 16 - Open question

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.

Slide 17 - Open question

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.

Slide 18 - Open question

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.