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Grade 3 Reading & Writing · World 8: Speak Up Stage · Level 68
Linking Words
Connect an opinion and reasons with because, therefore, since, for example.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 68
- Linking words connect an opinion to its reasons, so readers can follow your thinking.
- Because and since give a reason: Recess should be longer because kids need time to move.
- For example introduces an example. Also adds another reason. Therefore tells what should happen as a result.
- Be careful with the order! Our class should get a fish tank because fish are easy to care for. The opinion comes first, then the reason.
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:
- 3.T.T.3.c — Apply opinion techniques to create opinion pieces that introduce the topic, state an opinion about the topic, supply reasons to support the opinion with linking words (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect the opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. (C)
- 3.T.SS.1.c — Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as although and since, to add cohesion and link ideas and information. (C)