Reading and linking words H4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Welcome!

Today's goals:

• You are able to understand the main theme and arguments in texts.
• You are able to understand the role of linking words (such as "however," "therefore," "in addition," etc.) in connecting ideas within a text.
• You will use your knowledge of linking words to better understand how a text is organized and flows, helping you grasp the arguments and main idea more clearly.

Vraagsoorten in een leestekst (o.a.):

- Meerkeuzevraag (multiple choice)

- Open vraag

- Citeervraag

- Beweringenvraag (wel/niet  of ja/nee)

- Gatenvraag -> hier moet je vaak kiezen uit  verschilende linking words

Which linking words
can you mention?

Linking words:

Linking words are the 'signs' that help you find your way in a text. They are used to link words, phrases or sentences. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.

Linking words are very important for reading and writing!

Some categories of linking words:

• Addition/sequence
• Comparison
• Contrast
• Example
• Condition
• Cause/reason
• Conclusion/summary.

Addition/sequence: something else is going to be added to what was already said.

Comparison: the writer is going to say how two things are the same.

Contrast: the writer is going to say how two things are different.

Example: the writer gives an example of what they are talking about.

Conclusion/summary: the writer repeats the most important points of the text and says what message we should take from the text.

Condition: 

 Cause/reason: 

Contrast

Sequence, addition

Cause/reason

Example

Also

In addition

Because

Since

Although

But

Instead

Yet

For example

For instance

Such as

However

After all

Lastly

Our boss was not happy with Jack. He was late. _______, he did not do his work.

1. Besides
2. In fact
3. Nonetheless
4. By the way

He got a promotion. _______, he works hard!

1. Therefore
2. Likewise
3. However
4. After all

______ you finish the essay by tomorrow, you won’t be able to get a good mark.

1. Maybe
2. After all
3. In fact
4. Unless

Shall we speak English ______ Dutch?

1. similarly
2. in contrast to
3. instead of
4. on the other hand

Let's look at paragraph 3 question 6.
Choose the correct words.
People tend to listen to Bana because/despite the fact that she is an innocent/well-known girl.

1. because/a well-known
2. because/an innocent
3. despite the fact/ an innocent
4. despite the fact/ a well-known

Paragraph 4 question 7.
With which phrase could you replace "Payal also advocates.."without changing the meaning of the sentence?

1. Although Payal advocates
2. First of all, Payal advocates
3. Besides, Pahal advocates
4. In general, Payal advocates

Please finish the other questions as well

We are going to the next activity once everyone is done. 

Word Web

Instructions:

Get out your notebook and write down the title of the next in a bubble in the middle of your page. Write the main idea of the text in your word web. Branch out with key details or arguments. Add linking words around the web, connecting them to the details. Next to each linking word, explain its function, like "shows contrast." This helps you see how the text is organized.