Mastering the Art of Giving Reasons

Mastering the Art of Giving Reasons

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to give clear and concise reasons using words such as 'because', 'because of', 'as', 'due to', 'in case', 'if', and 'since'.

Introduce the learning objective and explain why it is important for effective communication.

What do you already know about giving reasons for your opinions?

Why Do We Need to Give Reasons?

Giving reasons helps others understand our point of view and supports our arguments.

Ask students to give examples of when they have given reasons for their opinions.

Using 'Because' and 'Because of'

'Because' is used to give the reason for an action or statement. 'Because of' is used to give the reason for a noun or noun phrase.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using these words.

Using 'As'

'As' is used to give the reason for a simultaneous action.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using this word.

Using 'Due to'

'Due to' is used to give the reason for a noun or noun phrase.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using this phrase.

Using 'In Case'

'In case' is used to give the reason for a precautionary action.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using this phrase.

Using 'If'

'If' is used to give the reason for a hypothetical or conditional action.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using this word.

Using 'Since'

'Since' is used to give the reason for a past action.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using this word.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid giving vague reasons or using words that do not accurately convey the reason.

Provide examples of common mistakes and ask students to identify and correct them.

Practice Makes Perfect

Work in pairs to come up with a topic and take turns giving reasons using the words we have learned.

Encourage students to use the words they have learned and provide feedback to each other.

Let's Review

What are some words we can use to give reasons? When do we use 'because of' instead of 'because'? What is the difference between 'as' and 'since'?

Review the key concepts from the lesson and ask students to answer the questions.

Conclusion

Giving clear and concise reasons is an important skill for effective communication. Keep practicing and you will master the art of giving reasons!

Summarize the importance of giving reasons and encourage students to continue practicing.

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.