Linking Words: Connecting Your Thoughts

Linking Words: Connecting Your Thoughts

Learning Objective

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

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?

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'.

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.

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'.

Explain addition linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.

Over to You

Write down 2 sentences using :

• Furthermore
• Moreover

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'.

Explain contrast linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.

Over to You

Write down 3 sentences using :

• However
• on the other hand
• yet

Comparison Linking Words

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

Explain comparison linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.

Over to You

Write down 2 sentences using :

• Likewise
• similarly

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'.

Explain cause and effect linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.

Over to You

Write down 3 sentences using :

• Because
• therefore
• as a result

Time Linking Words

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

Explain time linking words and provide examples. Ask students to come up with their own examples.

Over to You

Write a short paragraph using :

• Firstly
• Secondly
• Finally

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.