🎯 Success Criteria

By the end of this lesson, I can:

📚 Part 1: Fill in the Missing Links

Use these linking words to complete the paragraph:

however • also • because • therefore • for example

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.

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

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

✏️ Part 2: Write Your Own Paragraph

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 _______