W.3.1.c: Use linking words in opinion writing.

Official text

Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.

What it means for your child

Your child uses linking words like because, therefore, since and for example to connect opinions and reasons.

Try it at home

1. Make a linking-word card your child keeps next to their writing.
2. Ask your child to join two sentences with 'because' or 'so.'
3. Find linking words in a letter or article together.