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Connectives

Connectives . The teaching of reading, writing, communications and maths is highly effective and well planned. w hy are they so important?

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Connectives

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  1. Connectives

  2. The teaching of reading, writing, communications and maths is highly effective and well planned.

  3. why are they so important? Connectives are words or phrases that tie one thought to another. Using them effectively shows a clear understanding of what is being said and how ideas develop. Connectives:

  4. Connectives of reason: He was hungry because he had not eaten lunch. Richard left late so he missed the bus. Connectives of time: Craig watched Eastendersbefore doing his work. Until it was time for bed, Kerry did the ironing. Connectives of place: Wherever he goes, Dave watches out for traffic. The dog could be found hiding under the table. Joining parts of a sentence

  5. David knew he had lots of housework to do. On the other hand, he wanted to go to the pub to watch the cup final. Surely he could just do a bit of dusting and that would be enough? Joining parts of a paragraph

  6. David knew he had lots of housework to do. On the other hand, he wanted to go to the pub to watch the cup final. Surely he could just do a bit of dusting and that would be enough? Suddenly, he realised that his mum was coming to visit tomorrow and would hate the mess. However, she was so much better at cleaning than him. Therefore he would leave the housework and let his mum do it. Joining paragraphs

  7. PUTTING IDEAS IN ORDER • Next • Then • First/second • Finally • Meanwhile • After • To begin with • Initially

  8. EMPHASISING IDEAS • Above all • In particular • Especially • Significantly • Indeed • Notably

  9. EXPLAINING IDEAS • For example • Such as • For instance • As revealed by • Namely • In the case of…

  10. CAUSE AND EFFECT • Because • So • Therefore • Thus • Consequently • As a result

  11. COMPARING • Similarly • Also • Likewise • Too • In like manner • Equally • As with

  12. CONTRASTING • However • On the other hand • Conversely • On the contrary • In contrast to this • Otherwise • Alternatively

  13. ADDING TO IDEAS • In addition • Likewise • Furthermore • As well as this • Also • Moreover • Too

  14. PLACE

  15. TEMPORAL

  16. QUALIFYING • However • Although • Unless • Except • If • Yet • As long as • Apart from • Despite

  17. Connectives are really important in showing extended knowledge and can be utilised in all subjects. We must be constantly encouraging students to use connectives in both their written and oral communication. Students are given targets that are relevant in helping to develop their skills. We all have a responsibility to help the students meet these targets. Key messages

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