Lesson Title: Exploring Conjunctions “and” and “because”

Learning Intention: To understand how to use the conjunctions “and” and “because” to connect ideas in sentences.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to identify the conjunctions “and” and “because” in sentences. 2. Students will be able to use “and” to connect two ideas in a sentence. 3. Students will be able to use “because” to explain the reason for something in a sentence.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by discussing with the students what a conjunction is and why they are important in writing. Introduce the conjunctions “and” and “because” and explain their different purposes in connecting ideas in sentences.

Main Part of the Lesson: 1. Share examples of sentences using “and” and “because” with the students. 2. Discuss the differences between the two conjunctions and when to use each one. 3. Provide opportunities for students to practice using “and” and “because” in sentences through guided activities. 4. Allow time for students to work independently or in pairs to create their own sentences using the conjunctions.

Plenary: Review the lesson by asking students to share some of the sentences they created using “and” and “because.” Discuss any challenges they faced and provide feedback on their understanding of the conjunctions.

Differentiation: - Provide sentence starters for students who may need extra support. - Offer additional challenges for students who grasp the concept quickly, such as creating more complex sentences using the conjunctions.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students during the independent practice to assess their understanding of using “and” and “because” in sentences. - Review the sentences created by students to assess their ability to apply the new learning.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How can you use “and” to connect two ideas in a sentence to make it more interesting? (Analyzing) 2. Can you explain why you used “because” in a particular sentence? (Evaluating)