Join Evidence to an Explanation
Choose a connector that states the intended logical relationship.
Teaching sequence
- Identify whether the ideas show cause, contrast, condition or addition.
- Try a suitable conjunction or linking phrase.
- Read the combined sentence and check that the relationship remains true.
- Revise the punctuation and explain the choice.
Materials and purpose
two short subject statements
Use a precise language move to make subject understanding visible, then check it on fresh content.
Check and transfer
Use new facts and require an individual connector choice.
Adjust the support
Offer a brief model, useful vocabulary and partner rehearsal where needed. Keep the subject goal; reduce one prompt on fresh content and record what was independent.
Across subjects
Worked example
“The surface cooled, so condensation formed” states a result; “although” would signal contrast and change the reader’s expectation.
Teacher language
What relationship do you want the reader to understand?