1. Grammar Starter Connectives All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

2. In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Connectives
Definition: A word which joins phrases, clauses and sentences together.
Example: I was hungry however I did not eat my dinner.
Ask for pupils’ definition before showing the correct one.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3. Task time: create your own
Add your own connectives to join these sentences together:
1) Flora did her homework. She went to dance class.
2) Adam likes vanilla ice cream. James likes mint ice cream.
3) The children walked slowly. They were tired.
4) Six eggs were needed in the recipe. I only had three.
5) The boy forgot his homework. He was given a detention.
Hear feedback.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

4. Task time: now find it!
Making your own greeting cards may be simple but it is very rewarding. Despite the low cost of materials, finished cards can look very professional. Consequently, you’ll earn extra brownie points with your friends and family because you have put lots of time and effort into them. Furthermore, if you’re not very arty or you don’t have a lot of time there are lots of easy but effective designs you can try. If you really do struggle for creative ideas then look on the internet and in books until you feel inspired! The more cards you make, the better they will be. In other words, practise makes perfect!
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

5. Task time: now find it!
Making your own greeting cards may be simple but it is very rewarding. Despite the low cost of materials, finished cards can look very professional. Consequently, you’ll earn extra brownie points with your friends and family because you have put lots of time and effort into them. Furthermore, if you’re not very arty or you don’t have a lot of time there are lots of easy but effective designs you can try. If you really do struggle for creative ideas then look on the internet and in books until you feel inspired! The more cards you make, the better they will be. In other words, practise makes perfect!
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?