Lesson CAA-4
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Lesson goals
Learn about advanced linking words, build upon your knowledge of compund-complex sentences, and finally, create your own sentences using the more advanced linking words
Lesson activities
Warm-up exercise
Grammar lecture
Grammar exercise
Warm-up exercise
Time for the activity: ~5 minutes
By yourself or together with classmates, come up with a short ‘story’ using one of each linking word:
and, because and but
E.g.,: Students such as Feke are incredibly annoying, but Richard is never like that, and Feke will be dispelled from class.
Grammar lecture
Grammar exercise
Time for the exercise: ~15-30 minutes
During this exercise, you will develop your writing skills and variation
On your whiteboard or digital device, complete the three sentence using advanced linking words:
A sentence where you elaborate
A sentence where you compare and contrast
A sentence where you show cause and effect
Add your personal thoughts on the topic of social media's benefits and drawbacks.
If you want to challenge yourself, make your sentences into compound-complex sentences.
See the template or the example below for inspiration how to begin.
"Social media has become an integral part of modern society, affecting various aspects of our lives.
(Elaborate) ................................ , social media has revolutionized the way we communicate ................................ .
(Compare and contrast) ................................ , this constant connectivity has also raised concerns about ................................ while on the other hand, social media platforms also offer ................................ .
(Show cause and effect) ................................, social media plays a significant role in ................................ .
To summarize, it is crucial to strike a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of social media."
Exercise example
"Social media has become an integral part of modern society, affecting various aspects of our lives.
For instance, social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, providing instant connections with people around the world.
However, this constant connectivity has also raised concerns about data privacy and the potential for online harassment, while on the other hand, social media platforms offer unparalleled opportunities for businesses to reach their target audience and engage with customers.
Therefore, social media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse.
To summarize, it is crucial to strike a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of social media."
Advanced linking words summary
Elaboration A ➜ A
Function: synonym to “and”; gives more information, provide examples
Examples: such as, for instance, as well, in addition, furthermore, moreover
Cause and effect. A ➜ B.
Function: synonym to “because”; tells us why, provide results
Examples: due to, since, therefore, on the condition that, consequently, in order to
Compare and contrast. A ≠ B.
Function: synonym to “but”; compare to see if examples are similar or not
Examples: in comparison, in contrast to, however, despite, in spite of, whereas
Homework
Study the Quizlet flashcards
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