Conjunctions · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.3.8.1.1 - Identify and use simple conjunctions - so that, when, while, if etc.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the conjunctions “so that, when, while, if” and other simple subordinating conjunctions in given sentences and short passages.
Explain the purpose of each conjunction, stating whether it shows purpose, time, or condition.
Join two simple sentences correctly using the appropriate conjunction.
Complete sentences by filling in blanks with suitable conjunctions.
Construct four original sentences of their own, each using a different conjunction correctly, in speech and in writing.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar Usage at Word and Phrase Levels (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Conjunctions (3.8)
Content standard: B6.3.8.1 - Apply the knowledge of conjunctions in speech and in writing
Indicator: B6.3.8.1.1 - Identify and use simple conjunctions - so that, when, while, if etc. 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. 191
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- show purpose
- express time
- condition, etc.
- Revise the coordinating conjunctions - and, or, nor, but and subordinating conjunctions by having learners use them sentences.
- Provide sentences for learners to join them with coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
- Provide passages and let learners identify conjunctions.
- Let them do other activities like filling blanks with suitable conjunctions and using conjunction in their own sentences.
- Introduce the conjunctions "so that, when, while, if etc" in context.
e.g. Take a hot bath so that you can sleep well. I drank the soup while my mother was in the kitchen.
- Provide opportunities for learners to use the conjunctions learnt.