B5 English Language · Term 3 Week 11: Using Conjunctions

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.5.8.1.1 - Identify and use conjunctions - because, since, so, although - to give reasons, link contrasting ideas, and show results

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the conjunctions because, since, so, and although in given sentences and passages.
Explain the function of each conjunction, whether it gives a reason, links contrasting ideas, or shows a result.
Join two simple sentences correctly using because, since, so, or although.
Write four original sentences of their own, one for each conjunction, that are grammatically correct and meaningful.
Complete a short passage by filling in the correct conjunction based on the context.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Conjunctions (5.8)
Content standard: B5.5.8.1 - Apply the knowledge of conjunctions in speech and in writing
Indicator: B5.5.8.1.1 - Identify and use conjunctions - because, since, so, although - to
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 148
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- give reasons
- link contrasting ideas
- show results
- Revise simple conjunctions. Provide simple sentences and let learners join them using and, or/nor, but.
- Introduce because, since, so, although, in context.
e.g.
I'm late because I missed the bus. Although Afi is has eye problems, she doesn't wear glasses. He eats well, so he is healthy.
- Guide learners to discover the functions of these conjunctions.
- Have them practise using these conjunctions in their own sentences.
- Provide a passage and have learners identify the conjunctions in the passage.
- Let learners form sentences and join them with the conjunctions identified.