Linking Sentences for Coherence

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Connected chain links representing sentence coherence

🎯 Success Criteria

Today I can:

Identify linking words and phrases that improve sentence coherence

Apply linking words appropriately in my own paragraph writing

Provide and use peer feedback to enhance coherence in writing

🔗 Part 1: Choose the Best Linking Word

Read each pair of sentences. Circle the best linking word to connect them smoothly.

1. The weather was terrible yesterday. _______, we decided to go to the beach anyway.

Because

However

Also

2. Sarah studied hard for her test. _______, she felt confident about her results.

But

Therefore

Although

3. The movie was exciting. _______, the special effects were amazing.

However

Moreover

Because

4. Tom forgot his lunch money. _______, his friend shared her sandwich with him.

Therefore

Fortunately

Similarly

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Missing Links

Complete the paragraph by adding suitable linking words from the word bank below.

Word Bank: However • Because • Additionally • Finally • For example

Playing sport has many benefits for teenagers.

_________, it helps keep you physically fit and healthy.

_________, team sports teach valuable social skills like cooperation

and communication.

_________, playing rugby or netball requires players to work together

towards a common goal.

_________, some students find it difficult to balance sport with their studies.

_________, the benefits of regular exercise usually outweigh these challenges.

5. Write your own paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your favourite hobby or activity. Use at least THREE different linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.

6. Peer Feedback: Exchange your paragraph with a partner. Circle the linking words they used and suggest ONE way to improve the flow of ideas.

Linking Sentences for Coherence

Linking Sentences for Coherence

🎯 Success Criteria

🔗 Part 1: Choose the Best Linking Word

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Missing Links

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