English for Computer 1

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Modul ke:

Connective Words
Try to utilize your English in progress until you become a
user of English as naturally as possible

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ILMU Drs. Masari, MM
KOMPUTER
Program Studi
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LO: To be able to link ideas using connectives or
conjuntions in my writing
 What are connectives?
• Connectives are connecting adverbs that link ideas
which may be in different sentences or paragraphs.
• They help to link your:
• Ideas
• Sentences
• Paragraphs

• Connectives are used between paragraphs or

between sentences in order to show a connection
between one part of your writing and another.
• They make your writing more powerful.
 Investigating Connectives
• If used appropriately in your writing-you can
help the reader move smoothly from one
point to the next.
• Look at your reading book – what examples
of connectives can you see?
• How are they used?
• Can you use them in a sentence or
discussion with confidence? Rehearse some
sentences with your Talking Partner.
 Identifying Connectives
• Using a whiteboard write down as many
connectives as you can. Remember they
need not just be single words; some can be
made up of a few words put together.
• What effect do the different connectives you
have written down have on sentences they
could be used in? Discuss this with your
Talking Partner.

TASK: With your Talking Partner have a go at

creating complex sentences using the ‘Linking
Clauses’ activity.
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 Adding Connectives
and
• These add further information. moreover
• e.g. He liked sausages as well too
as ice cream.
also
• Have a go at writing some of
your own sentences using these as well as
connectives.
 Sequencing Connectives
before
• These help to develop the logical next
sequence of you ideas. first
• They enable you to show after
chronological order. then
• e.g. He went into the bathroom
before he went downstairs. second
• Write two sentences in your book third
that use a couple of these eventually
connectives. meanwhile
finally
firstly
 Emphasising Connectives
• These help to highlight your
ideas. above all
• e.g. He loved skating especially especially
on a cold frosty day.
indeed
• Choose one of these
connectives to write a really in particular
interesting sentence with. notably
significantly
 Comparing CONNECTIVES
• We use these connectives to
compare two different ideas with likewise
each other. similarly
• e.g. He cycles to school in the in the same way
same way as a cheetah runs after like
its prey. as with
• Compare two ideas using one of equally
these connectives.
 CAUSE AND EFFECT
• CONNECTIVES
These connectives help to explain
why something happens. so
• e.g. The boy missed his bus and because
consequently was late for school. thus
• Try to explain why something consequently
happened using one of these therefore
connectives.
 QUALIFYING
however
• CONNECTIVES
These connectives help to
why something may change
explain
unless
because of something else. although
• e.g. Although the dog was very as long as
small he was still quite aggressive. if
• Have a go at writing a sentence except
using one of these words at the
beginning to link two ideas
together.
 ILLUSTRATING
whereas
• CONNECTIVES
These connectives are used
when we want to give an otherwise
example of something. instead of
unlike
• e.g. The cat was small and quiet alternatively
unlike the enormous barking on the other
dog. hand
• Have a go at writing a sentence
using one of these connectives.
 Putting it all together
• Now have a go at writing an interesting and
descriptive piece of writing about the
character you described a few week ago.
• Use a wide variety of connectives to link
ideas and show how your thoughts are
developing.
• Share your writing with your Talking Partner.
Can you suggest 2 stars and a wish for each
others work?