Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.C
Description:
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic; include illustrations and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
E05.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.E
Description:
Write with an awareness of style.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying length.
E05.D.2.1.1 - Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
E05.D.2.1.2 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E05.D.2.1.3 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E05.D.2.1.4 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E05.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
E05.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events.
E05.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
Literacy.W.5.2c
Description:
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.J
Description:
Create an organizational structure that includes related ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose; link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses; provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion.
E05.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 ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
E05.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
E05.E.1.1.6 - Provide a concluding section related to the analysis presented.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.K
Description:
Write with an awareness of style.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying length.
E05.D.2.1.1 - Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
E05.D.2.1.2 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E05.D.2.1.3 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E05.D.2.1.4 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E05.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
E05.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events.
E05.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
Literacy.W.5.3c
Description:
Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.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
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.Q
Description:
Write with an awareness of style.
Use sentences of varying length.
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
E05.D.2.1.1 - Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
E05.D.2.1.2 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E05.D.2.1.3 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E05.D.2.1.4 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
5th Grade Writing - Linking Words and Phrases Lesson
Linkingwords and phrases connect ideas. They may link opinions and reasons. They may link ideas to show other relationships between the ideas, too.
Example:
therefore
consequently
thus
as a result
Jinny did not follow the cake recipe carefully. Therefore, she was disappointed with the result.
Example:
however
otherwise
instead
nevertheless
Jinny did not follow the cake recipe carefully. Nevertheless, she was quite pleased with the result.
Example:
also
additionally
furthermore
for example
Harry gathered all of his books to take to his study session at the library. He also packed some pencils and paper.
Example:
First
Finally
Next
Then
Afterward
First, Carol put on her apron. Then, she gathered all the ingredients for her special gingerbread cookies.
Example:
similarly
likewise
Arthur gave his adopted German shepherd puppy a traditional German name, Fritz. Similarly, Andrea gave her Australian shepherd puppy a traditional Australian name, Mathilda.
5th Grade Writing - Linking Words and Phrases Lesson