P3 - Signaalwoorden

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Signal words

Which ones do you know already?

Leerdoelen

• You know the function of signal words
• You know the most common signal words and their connection

Overzicht signaalwoorden

Signaalwoorden?

• geven het verband aan tussen zinnen en alinea's
  
• geven belangrijke informatie over de opbouw van de tekst

8 verbanden

• uitbreiding/opsomming
• reden/oorzaak
• tegenstelling
• voorwaarde
• tijd/volgorde
• gevolg/conclusie
• vergelijking
• voorbeeld

Verbind de signaalwoorden met de bijbehorende verbanden.

in short

since

although

for instance

as well as

voorbeeld

tegenstelling

gevolg/conclusie

uitbreiding/opsomming

reden/oorzaak

Group work

• Order the signal words into the correct categories.
• * = word belongs to more than one category
• You are allowed to use your wordlist.

Finished?

• Do the Nakijkopdracht

Learning objectives

Writing / Vocabulary

• You are able to use linking words properly.

Why?

• to connect sentences
• add structure to your text
• attractive texts

Fill in the gap (signaalwoorden, pages 1-3)

• The cameras will deter potential criminals. ___ , they will help police a great deal when a crime actually is committed.
• We suspect they are trying to hide something, ___ the need for an independent inquiry.
  
• Let's have a picnic ___ it's such a nice day.
• We thought she was arrogant, ___ in fact she was just very shy.

Step 1

Work in groups of four. You are going to make a short test on linking words for one of the other groups and grade it.

• Write ten gap sentences together where you leave out the linking word. Make it challenging!
• Make sure there is one test paper with questions per group.
• Prepare an answer key as well.

Step 2

• Exchange your test papers.
• Provide the sentences with a suitable linking word.

• Finished early?
• Provide feedback on the test. Was it easy or difficult? Did you find any mistakes?

Step 3

• An expert joins the group that just finished the test. 
• Discuss the test and grade it with your answer key.

Step 4

• Experts return to their group.
• Discuss any of the feedback your test received. What would you do differently next time?