Frequently occurring conjunctions
I can use conjunctions to connect words, phrases, or sentences.
8,000 schools use Gynzy
92,000 teachers use Gynzy
1,600,000 students use Gynzy
General
In this lesson, students will learn about conjunctions and use them in speech and writing. They will learn how each conjunction (and, so, but, because, or) is used in the context of sentences and how conjunctions can help make writing or speaking sound better. They will complete several activities using conjunctions to complete sentences and writing their own sentences with conjunctions.
Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1g
Learning objective
Students will be able to use conjunctions to connect words, phrases, or sentences.
Introduction
Students will look at two sentences: "I like eating ice cream." and "It is so delicious." Then they will discuss in pairs how to combine the sentences. As a class, they will discuss how conjunctions, like "because," can be used to join sentences.
Instruction
Conjunctions are connecting words that act as the glue between words, phrases, or sentences. Students will be introduced to common conjunctions, including "and," "but," and "or." They will read examples with pictures of joining sentences with conjunctions. They will then see how to use different conjunctions for different meanings. For example, they can use "so" to show a cause and effect relationship, and they can use "because" to explain the reason for something.
Students will read sentences and complete them with the conjunction that best fits each sentence. They will match beginning phrases with ending phrases that include conjunctions to complete sentences. Next, they will read a story about Mr. Jones being late to work and fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjunctions. They will also write a sentence with the conjunctions about the pictures they see.
Quiz
Review conjunctions with 10 questions. Students will review the definition of conjunction, choose non-examples, identify conjunctions, and decide if sentences with conjunctions make sense.
Closing
Have students recall how and why conjunctions are used. They will look at a photograph of a girl raking leaves and write a sentence with a conjunction.
The online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools
Save time building lessons
Manage the classroom more efficiently
Increase student engagement
Discover more!
About Gynzy
Gynzy is an online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools.
With a focus on elementary education, Gynzy’s Whiteboard, digital tools, and activities make it easy for teachers to save time building lessons, increase student engagement, and make classroom management more efficient.