This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 15 min
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Linking Words in Compound Sentences
Slide 1 - Slide
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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use linking words in compound sentences.
Slide 2 - Slide
Introduce the objective of the lesson to the students.
What do you already know about using linking words in compound sentences?
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What are Linking Words?
Linking words are words that connect ideas and sentences together to create a smooth flow of thought.
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Explain the concept of linking words to the students.
Examples of Linking Words
Some examples of linking words are 'however', 'therefore', 'moreover', 'thus', 'consequently', and 'in addition'.
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Provide examples of common linking words to the students.
Using Linking Words
Linking words can be used to join two simple sentences together to create a compound sentence.
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Explain the purpose of using linking words in compound sentences.
Example of a Compound Sentence
An example of a compound sentence is 'I enjoy playing basketball, but my favorite sport is soccer.'
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Provide an example of a compound sentence using a linking word.
Common Linking Words
Some common linking words to use in compound sentences are 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'yet', 'after', 'although', and 'because'.
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List some common linking words that students can use in their writing.
Practice Activity
Create a compound sentence using a linking word from the list provided.
Slide 9 - Slide
Provide time for students to create a compound sentence using a linking word.
Review
Linking words are used to connect ideas and sentences together to create a smooth flow of thought. They can be used to join two simple sentences together to create a compound sentence.
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Recap the main points of the lesson with the students.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Slide 11 - Open question
Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
Slide 12 - 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.