Connectives in George's Marvellous Medicine
Understanding 'because', 'so', and 'while' Year 8 English KS3 SEND Lesson
Success Criteria
I can identify 'because', 'so', and 'while' in sentences I can explain what these connectives do I can use these connectives in my own writing I can give examples from George's story
What are Connectives?
Words that join ideas together They help us make longer, more interesting sentences Today we focus on: because, so, while They show relationships between ideas
From George's Marvellous Medicine
"George couldn't help disliking Grandmamma BECAUSE she was a selfish grumpy old woman."
Spot the Connective!
Read these sentences from the story Circle 'because', 'so', or 'while' 1. George was bored SO he decided to make medicine 2. He stirred the mixture WHILE singing a song 3. The medicine bubbled BECAUSE it was magic
BECAUSE - Shows Reasons
Explains WHY something happens George made medicine BECAUSE he was fed up Grandmamma was mean BECAUSE she was selfish Always introduces a reason or cause
SO - Shows Results
Shows WHAT HAPPENS as a result George was angry SO he made a plan The medicine was ready SO he gave it to Grandmamma Links cause to effect
WHILE - Shows Things Happening Together
Shows two things happening at the same time George stirred WHILE the mixture bubbled Grandmamma slept WHILE George worked Links actions that happen together
Your Turn to Connect!
Complete these sentences: George was excited _____ his plan worked _____ George cooked, Grandmamma complained The medicine was powerful _____ it had magic ingredients
Create Your Own Magic Recipe
Write 3 sentences about making a magic potion Use 'because', 'so', and 'while' once each Example: I added spider legs BECAUSE they make things bubble Extension: Write a whole paragraph using all three!