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Linking Sentences for Coherence

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Linking Sentences for Coherence

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🎯 Success Criteria

By the end of this lesson, 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: Fill in the Missing Links

Use these linking words to complete the paragraph:

however • also • because • therefore • for example

1. Complete this paragraph about school sports:

Playing sport at school has many benefits. _____________, it helps students stay physically fit and healthy. Sport _____________ teaches important life skills like teamwork and perseverance. _____________, some students find it difficult to balance sport with their studies _____________ training takes up a lot of time. _____________, many successful students manage to excel in both areas.

2. Choose the best linking word for each sentence:

Social media can be useful for staying connected. _____________, it can also be harmful to mental health.

Also

However

Because

Many teenagers spend too much time on their phones. _____________, they often struggle to concentrate in class.

Moreover

As a result

On the other hand

✏️ Part 2: Write Your Own Paragraph

3. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favourite hobby or a recent experience. Use at least 3 linking words from the word bank below:

Linking Word Bank:

Additive: also, furthermore, in addition, moreover

Contrasting: however, on the other hand, although, despite this

Causal: because, therefore, as a result, consequently

Sequential: first, next, finally, meanwhile

Sentence Starters (if you need help):

• My favourite hobby is _______ because _______

• Recently, I experienced _______

• One thing I really enjoy is _______

4. Peer Feedback Checklist - Exchange paragraphs with a partner and complete:

I can identify at least 2 linking words in my partner's paragraph

The sentences flow smoothly from one idea to the next

The paragraph makes sense and is easy to follow

I can suggest one way to improve the coherence

One suggestion for improvement:

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