Conjunctions
CONJUNCTION - (But)
Conjunctions are used to join sentences. Some conjunctions are and, but, or, however and because. "And", "but" and "or" are used often. Read the chart below to see when each should be used.
The conjunction "but" is used to connect two opposite ideas.
Eg 1.
FOLLOW UP PRACTICE EXERCISES
Subject: Language Arts Date:
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Strand: Grammar and Conventions
Grade 3
Time: 1 hr
Lesson Plan: Exploring Contrasts with conjunction,"But"
Objective: Students will be able to use the conjunction
"but" to show contrast or differences when constructing simple
sentences.
Engage
(10 minutes):
·
Begin the lesson by displaying two
images that depict contrasting scenes, such as a sunny beach and a snowy
mountain.
·
Ask students to describe what they
see in each image, highlighting the differences between them.
·
Encourage students to use the word
"but" to connect the contrasting elements they observe.
Explore
(15 minutes):
·
Introduce the conjunction
"but" and explain its purpose in sentences to show contrast or
differences.
·
Provide examples of sentences using
"but" to illustrate contrast, such as "I like ice cream, but I
don't like cake."
·
Divide the class into pairs or small
groups and provide each group with a set of contrasting sentences without the
word "but."
·
Instruct students to rewrite each
pair of sentences using "but" to show contrast.
·
Circulate the classroom to provide
assistance and guidance as needed.
Explain
(10 minutes):
·
Review the rewritten sentences as a
class, discussing how the use of "but" changed the meaning of the
sentences to show contrast.
·
Emphasize the importance of using
"but" to create clear and effective contrasts in writing.
·
Provide additional examples and
practice sentences for students to reinforce their understanding of using
"but" to show contrast.
Extend
(15 minutes):
·
Have students work independently to
write their own sentences using "but" to show contrast.
·
Encourage students to use their
creativity and imagination to come up with unique and interesting contrasts.
·
Invite students to share their
sentences with the class and discuss how effectively they convey contrast using
"but."
Evaluate
(15 minutes):
·
Tier 1 Activity: Provide students
with a set of sentences and ask them to identify which ones use "but"
correctly to show contrast and which ones do not.
Tier
1 Activity:
- Sentences: Original Sentences:
- I like apples and bananas.
- She is tall and she is
athletic.
- They went to the park and they
played soccer.
Instructions:
Circle the sentences where the word "but" could be used to show
contrast between two different ideas.
Corrected
Sentences:
- I like apples, but I don't
like bananas.
- She is tall, but she is not
athletic.
- They went to the park, but
they didn't play soccer.
·
Tier 2 Activity: Have students write
a short paragraph using "but" to show contrast between two different
scenarios or ideas. Evaluate their paragraphs based on the clarity of contrast
and the correct use of "but."
Tier
2 Activity:
2.
Instructions: Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite
season. Use the word "but" to show contrast between two aspects of
that season.
Example
Response:
"My favorite season is summer because I love going to the beach and
swimming in the ocean. But sometimes, it gets too hot, and I have to stay
indoors to avoid the sun."
In
Tier 1, students are asked to identify instances where the word "but"
could be used to show contrast in given sentences. In Tier 2, students are
tasked with applying their understanding by incorporating "but" into
their own writing to demonstrate contrast between two aspects.
·
Tier 3 Activity: Present students
with a more complex passage where they need to identify instances where
"but" could be used to enhance contrast. Then, have them rewrite
those sentences with "but" to demonstrate their understanding of contrast
in context.
Tier
3 Activity:
1.
Passage: Original Passage:
"Sarah loves to play soccer. She enjoys the thrill of running on the field
and scoring goals. She also likes to read books in her free time."
Instructions:
Identify opportunities in the passage where the conjunction "but"
could be used to show contrast. Rewrite those sentences using "but"
to enhance the contrast between the activities Sarah enjoys.
Rewritten
Passage:
"Sarah loves to play soccer, but she also enjoys reading books in her free
time."
2.
Passage: Original Passage:
"The restaurant serves delicious food. The prices are reasonable. However,
the service is often slow."
Instructions:
Determine if "but" is used appropriately in the passage to show
contrast. If not, rewrite the sentence(s) to better utilize "but" for
contrast.
Rewritten
Passage:
"The restaurant serves delicious food, but the service is often
slow."
3.
Passage: Original Passage:
"Jason wants to go to the beach. His friends prefer hiking in the
mountains. They can't decide where to go for vacation."
Instructions:
Identify opportunities in the passage where the conjunction "but"
could be used to emphasize the contrast in preferences. Rewrite those sentences
using "but" to highlight the differing desires.
Rewritten
Passage:
"Jason wants to go to the beach, but his friends prefer hiking in the
mountains. They can't decide where to go for vacation."
Conclusion:
·
Summarize the importance of using
"but" to show contrast in writing.
·
Encourage students to continue
practicing using "but" in their writing to effectively convey
differences and contrasts.
These
Tier 3 activities require students to not only identify where "but"
could be appropriately used in a passage but also to understand how its
inclusion enhances the contrast between ideas or situations.
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