Conjunctions · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

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: because and since give reasons, so shows a result, and although links contrasting ideas.
Join pairs of simple sentences using the correct conjunction.
Complete sentences with the appropriate conjunction based on the meaning of the sentence.
Write their own sentences using because, since, so, and although correctly.

Indicator: B5.3.8.1.1, Identify and use simple conjunctions because, since, so, although to give reasons, link contrasting ideas, and show results.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar and Usage at Word and Phrase Levels (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Conjunctions (3.8)
Content standard: B5.3.8.1 - Apply the knowledge of conjunctions in speech and in writing
Indicator: B5.3.8.1.1 - Identify and use simple conjunctions-because, since, so, although - to
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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. 117
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 pairs of simple sentences and join them with the conjunctions identified.