Link Questions Formula

Formula Quote the part that links back Say what it links back to Quote the part that introduces the next idea Say what it is introducing Identify any words that signal change (but, despite, however etc.)

Example When more coal was needed, men dug tunnels into the earth from the quarries.  This was dangerous work, because the earth was always falling into the tunnel.  Later they dug deeper and this brought greater difficulties and greater danger.  Water seeped into the bottom of the pits, poisonous and explosive gases collected, and taking the coal to the surface was hard work.   Slowly the dangers were overcome.  Miners became more skilful at supporting the roofs of the tunnels, and engineers began to use steam engines to pump the water out.  They lit fires at the bottom of pit shafts to drive out the foul air; and Sir Humphrey Davy invented a lamp which would not set fire to explosive gases. Explain the function of the underlined sentence at this point. 2 marks

Which gets two marks? This is a linking sentence. It refers back to the last paragraph and introduces the next about safer mines. “The dangers” links back to the previous paragraph that explained the mines were treacherous and lots could go wrong. “Overcome” links forward and introduces the idea that systems were put in place to make the mines safer.

Homework for Friday Complete the three Link questions on your sheet for Friday 29th August. Always follow all four steps!