Linking Words
What are linking words used for?
To connect ideas and sentences 📝
Is this a thesis statement or a general statement?
“Many students enjoy sports and clubs at school.”
general statement
How many body paragraphs are in a opinion essay?
3 paragraphs
Is using “I think” allowed in an opinion essay
Yes
Homework are helpful because it improves learning
➡️ Mistake: “are”
➡️ Correct: Homework is helpful
Challenge time!
‼️Tongue Twister Time
You must say this tongue twister 5 times quickly
“Six slippery snails slid slowly seawards”
if you said it +200
if you can’t -200
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is one sentence that tells the reader your opinion and the main reasons you will explain in your essay.
What does a conclusion do?
Restate the writers opinion and summarize the reasons
Should each paragraph include a different idea?
Yes
Phones should not be allowed in school because it distract students.
➡️ Mistake: Grammar error
➡️ Correct: …because they distract students.
Give 2 linking words that are used for an opposing view
Any of
-However
-On the other hand
-Nevertheless
-Nonetheless
-Yet
another challenge is here!!
Play rock paper scissors with miss Amaal
if you win +300 points
if you loose -300 points
Which paragraph contains your thesis statement?
Introduction
Is it okay to have two different ideas in the same body paragraph?
No
The thesis statement is in the last paragraph.
➡️ Mistake: Wrong location
➡️ Correct: The thesis statement is in the introduction
What linking word comes in the 2nd body paragraph?
Secondly
Why is a thesis important?
Because it gives a general idea about the writers point of view
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a body paragraph that introduces the main idea.
Challenge time
Flip the bottle (you have 30 second)
if you get it +400 points
if you don’t get it -400 points
In conclusion, homework is good, it helps.
➡️ Mistake: Missing final thought
➡️ Correct: In conclusion, homework is good because it helps students learn and manage time.
Why do writers use Linking Words?
To connect ideas and sentences so the writing is clear and easy to understand.
Fix this weak thesis:
“School is good.”
“School is good because it helps students learn social skills and prepare for the future.”
What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?
A thesis states the main opinion for the whole essay, while a topic sentence states the main idea of one paragraph.
Is it okay to write a body paragraph that does not support the thesis?
No
‼️ Hard levell
Homework helps students learn. It also teaches responsibility.
➡️ Mistake: Missing connection between ideas
➡️ Correct: Homework helps students learn and teaches responsibility.