Conjunctions · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.5.8.1.1 - Identify and use conjunctions - and, but, or, nor - to link similar ideas, contrasting ideas, and express alternatives.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the conjunctions “and”, “but”, “or”, and “nor” in given sentences and state what kind of ideas each one links.
Use “and” to join two similar or related ideas in a single sentence.
Use “but” to join two contrasting or opposite ideas in a single sentence.
Use “or” to express alternatives or choices in a sentence.
Use “nor” to link two negative ideas in a sentence.
Work in groups to join short sentences into longer, more interesting sentences using the correct conjunction.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/ Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Conjunctions (5.8)
Content standard: B4.5.8.1 - Apply the knowledge of conjunctions in speech and in writing
Indicator: B4.5.8.1.1 - Identify and use conjunctions - and, but, or, nor - to link:
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. 66
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- similar ideas
- contrasting ideas
- express alternatives
Note: Learners are to consolidate the knowledge of conjunctions acquired in Strand 3: Grammar Usage at Word and Phrase Levels.
- Guide learners to give examples of sentences demonstrating their knowledge of conjunctions.
e.g. i. Musa and Kuma are good friends. ii. Kwame is hard working but Abena is lazy.
- Guide learners in groups to join sentences using coordinating conjunctions on a topic.
e. g. A visit to an interesting tourist site.
- Guide them to edit each other's work by exchanging with other groups.
- Let learners talk about the differences in their stories.