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Connectives
Using connectives and conjunctions is an easy way to vary sentence structure. Third graders review the given connectives, then use them to combine two simple sentences. The second section allows learners to use more words and phrases as...
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The Different Kinds of Connectives
Connectives are words that link clauses or sentences. Conjunctions link clauses with in a sentence, so get ready to bring two thoughts together with this slide show on connectives. Listed are various types of connectives used to compare...
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Common Transition Words: Grades 4 - 12
A practical guide to transition words and phrases, this handout could be a useful addition to any pupil's notebook or binder. Transition words are placed in a chart and labeled by type. For example, words that show comparison are grouped...
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Starting Something New
Learners write a short composition about learning something new that is hard to do after reviewing the nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives, and conjunctions in a picture-word bank.
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Connectors in Context
In this connecting words worksheet, students choose the correct connecting word to complete the sentences. Students choose the connecting word for 15 sentences.
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Connecting Words Worksheet
In this connecting words activity, students read ten sentences. From two choices, students select the connecting word that best completes the sentence.
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Connectives
In this connectives instructional activity, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive instructional activity about connecting or transition words.
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Making a Candy House
For this writing worksheet, scholars use a word bank that includes naming, connecting, and describing words to write about how they would build a candy house.
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New Report
In this news story worksheet, students read a news report from a newspaper. Students note the order of events and underline those connecting words and phrases that show this order.
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Review Table: Azar: Understanding and Using English Grammar, Chapters 17, 19
In this grammar review worksheet, students read through a review table that explains adverb clause words, transitions, connecting words and prepositions.