Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.D
Description:
Group related information in paragraphs and sections, linking ideas within categories of information using words and phrases; provide a concluding statement or section; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
E04.E.1.1.1 -Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
E04.E.1.1.3 Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because)
E04.E.1.1.5 Provide a concluding statement or section related to the analysis presented
Standard:
Literacy.W.4.2c
Description:
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.J
Description:
Create an organizational structure that includes related ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose and linked in a logical order with a concluding statement or section related to the opinion.
E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
E04.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because)
E04.E.1.1.5 - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the analysis presented
Standard:
Literacy.W.4.3c
Description:
Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.P
Description:
Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally, using a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events; provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences and events.
4th Grade Writing - Linking Words and Phrases Lesson
Linking words and phrases connect opinions, reasons, and ideas in a text.
Linking words and phrases are used to connect opinions (what the author thinks or feels about something) with evidence that explains the opinions. Some linking words compare ideas or show time and the order in which events happen.
Here are some examples of linking words:
Connect opinions and evidence - because, therefore, since, for example
Connect ideas - also, another, and, more
Show time and order of events - first, next, finally, then
4th Grade Writing - Linking Words and Phrases Lesson