Connecting Ideas with Conjunctions
Grade 5 English Language Arts Learning to link words and sentences
What Are Conjunctions?
Special words that connect other words Help join sentences together Make our writing flow better Like bridges between ideas
Meet the Five Friends
AND - adds information BUT - shows contrast OR - gives choices BECAUSE - explains why SO - shows result
Let's Practice Together!
Sentence 1: I like apples Sentence 2: I like bananas Which conjunction connects them? Answer: I like apples AND bananas
Your Turn to Think!
I wanted to go outside ___ it started to rain. Which conjunction fits best? A) and B) but C) because
Conjunction Jobs
{"left":"AND joins similar ideas\nBUT shows differences\nOR gives options to choose","right":"BECAUSE explains reasons\nSO shows what happens next"}
Sentence Building Challenge
Work with your partner Choose two sentence strips Pick the best conjunction Read your new sentence aloud
You're Conjunction Experts!
Conjunctions connect words and sentences They make writing smoother and clearer Remember: and, but, or, because, so Practice using them in your writing!