2. Using

3. Magna Carta American Declaration of Independence WW2 German surrender

4. Emphasising (stress importance) above all in particular especially significantly indeed notably Illustrating (give examples) for example such as for instance as shown by in the case of Adding (give extra detail) and also as well as moreover too Cause and effect (essential for explaining) because so therefore due to consequently as a result Comparing (show similarity) equally in the same way similarly likewise as with like Contrasting (show difference) instead of whereas otherwise unlike on the other hand but alternatively Sequencing (placing things in order) next then first, second, third,… finally meanwhile after later Qualifying (showing exceptions) however although unless except if as long as apart from yet but

5. Most common connective…

7. Emphasising (stress importance) above all in particular especially significantly indeed notably Illustrating (give examples) for example such as for instance as shown by in the case of Adding (give extra detail) and also as well as moreover too Cause and effect (essential for explaining) because so therefore due to consequently as a result Comparing (show similarity) equally in the same way similarly likewise as with like Contrasting (show difference) instead of whereas otherwise unlike on the other hand but alternatively Sequencing (placing things in order) next then first, second, third,… finally meanwhile after later Qualifying (showing exceptions) however although unless except if as long as apart from yet but

8. Sentence games I was going to mark your books for today… QUALIFYING I am going to let you off homework tonight… CAUSE AND EFFECT Your room’s a disgrace… EMPHASISING I was planning to increase your pocket money… QUALIFYING

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10. 1 because ….

11. 2 because or due to ….

12. 3 because ….

13. 4 because or as a result of …

14. 5 because or due to ….

15. 6 because and so…

16. 7 because and consequently…

17. 8 because and therefore…

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19. Example That shark is massive THEREFORE we are going to need a bigger boat Sentence starter (a fact) Key Connective Consequence The key connective you use will shape the sentence direction.

20. Example That shark is massive BECAUSE it has eaten lots of sailors Sentence starter (a fact) Key Connective Explanation

21. That shark is very big Example BECAUSE it has eaten lots of sailors Sentence starter (a fact) Key Connective Explanation The key connective you use decides what explanation you need

22. Sentence starters (Statement of a fact) Key ConnectivesScience Words for your explanations (you can also use your own) Heart rate increases during exercise… People sweat on hot days…. Diabetics have trouble controlling their blood sugar… Sex cells only have 23 chromosomes… Because Therefore As a result So Due to Then Consequently Vapour Respiration Photosynthesis Nutrients Oxygen Muscles Insulin Pancreas Thermal

23. Now You Try Sentence starters (Statement of a fact) Key ConnectivesKey Words for your explanations (you can also use your own) Forest are not struggling this season yet… The whole examination system is about to change… British troops are currently serving in Afghanistan… The Harry Potter books and films are very popular… Because Therefore As a result So Due to Then Consequently Investment Attendances GCSEs Standards Government Terrorism Casualties JK Rowling Fantasy

24. Sentence glue Food fads I like fish.................... I don't like meat. I like to eat peas with honey......................... it keeps them on my knife. I don't like to eat baked beans.................... all the tomato sauce is removed. I nibble biscuits at breakfast..................... if the only thing on offer is porridge. I won't eat pizza................. those made by my Dad. I hate to eat spinach...................it is very good for my health.

25. .................. Gropes have ten mouths, they don't eat very much.................... a Grerg sees a Glump, it greets it by waving all its toes..................... Nardles have wheels and sails. they can travel faster than Sloshes.................... a Tharg feels happy, it will make a gargling sound.................. to their big mouths, Karks have extremely loud voices. Kick Off Connectives

26. Happy Connecting I really hope this has been useful… CAUSE AND EFFECT because using connectives help students construct higher quality sentences.