ELA131
Linking Words
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Definition
used to show relationships between ideas, They can be used to join 2 or more sentences or clauses (a clause is a group of words which contains a subject and a verb). Linking words/phrases can be used to add ideas together, contrast them, or show the reason for something.
Lyrics
Linking Words
Linking ideas together,
Linking ideas together, linking words tell ‘em
Linking ideas together,
Linking ideas together, linking words tell ‘em
And, In addition, Furthermore, However,
Moreover, So, Besides, Therefore, For example
And, In addition, Furthermore, However,
Moreover, So, Besides, Therefore, For example
If you want improved writing
You better know that linking words can be exciting
All they do is make your writing flow together
Linking words can make your paragraphs sound better
They link one statement to another
Here’s an example I’ll uncover
I usually pay attention in class,
Although I get distracted sometimes
I linked the statements
“Although” is the linking word in that line.
Where you place it,
Doesn’t matter if the words flow just fine
So you can find and use and write-
these linking words if you try
Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3.C — Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1.C — Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3.C — Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2.C — Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.