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Writing
Be healthy, be happy
Writing about pictures
Write a passage about Billy’s healthy life according to the pictures.
Writing about pictures
Study the sentences and find out the details of the pictures.
Writing about pictures
Study the sentences and find out the details of the pictures.
We can use linking words such as and, because and so to connect sentences. It can make our writing easy to follow.
Sub-skills
The use of linking words like "and," "because," and "so" is crucial in writing as they help to connect sentences and ideas, making the text coherent and easy to follow. These words, also known as conjunctions, serve different functions in sentence construction.
1. "And" is a coordinating conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in importance. It can also be used to add information or continue a thought.
- She studied hard, and she aced the exam.
- I need to buy groceries, and I have to pick up my dry cleaning.
- He loves to read, and he spends most of his free time in the library.
Sub-skills
2. "Because" is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause for something. It usually introduces an adverbial clause that explains why the action in the main clause occurred.
- She wore her coat because it was cold outside.
- We had to cancel the picnic because it started raining.
- He was late because his car broke down on the highway.
Sub-skills
3. "So" is a coordinating conjunction often used to indicate result or consequence. It can also be used to express purpose or intention.
- She forgot her keys, so she had to wait for someone to let her in.
- The teacher explained the concept clearly, so the students understood it well.
- He wanted to save money, so he decided to walk to work instead of driving.
Sub-skills
Using these linking words effectively not only helps to make writing more understandable but also guides the reader through the writer's thought process. They are essential tools for creating smooth transitions between ideas, establishing logical connections, and enhancing the overall flow and readability of written work.
Sub-skills
Billy goes to bed early and gets enough sleep.
Cause and result
Billy feels energetic and he is active in every class.
because
Write
Write a passage.
past tense
present tense
comparison and contrast
Billy is a middle school student. In the past, he had some unhealthy habits. He used to play computer games till midnight. Thus, he overslept the next morning. As a result, Billy didn’t have any breakfast because he got up so late. So he often felt sleep when he was habing lessons at school because he didn’t have enough sleep every day.
Write
Write a passage.
past tense
But now Billy has changed his bad habits. Now he gets enough sleep because he goes to bed early without any games. Therefore, he also gets up earlier the next morning which enables him to have time enjoying healthy breakfast with his parents. Billy practises skipping and some other sports because he has enough energy now.
Write
Write a passage.
present tense
Billy lives a healthier life now. Because he changed his bad habits of sleeping late into good ones. A lot of good results appear now. Hope Billy can keep those good life habits and become even healthier in the future.
Write
Write a passage.
comparison and contrast
Checklist Ticks
Proper words or expressions to describe the pictures
Proper tense to describe each picture
Linking words to connect the sentences
Share and check
Further thinking
What about your own changes?
Please share one of your bad habits in the past and your great methods of turning it into good ones.
Write the article according to the pictures.
Choose one of your classmates’ work to read, and then give him/ her some kind suggestions according to the checklist.
Homework
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