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Let's Have a Toy Swap: Linking Opinions and Reasons

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Let's Have a Toy Swap: Linking Opinions and Reasons

Use because, since, therefore and for example to connect ideas.

Read the speech

Hana gave this speech to her class. Look for the words that link her opinion to her reasons.

Let's Have a Toy Swap

1Good morning, Room 9! My name is Hana, and I have an idea for our class. I think we should hold a toy swap at the end of the month. At a toy swap, everyone brings a toy they do not play with anymore and trades it for a toy that is new to them.

2A toy swap is a smart idea because it costs nothing. Nobody needs to spend any money to get something new. You just bring one toy and take home another.

3A swap is good for the earth, too. Some toys end up in the trash when kids get tired of them. Since another kid might love your old toy, swapping gives it a second life.

4A swap can even help us make friends. For example, you might trade with a classmate you do not know well and find out that you both love board games.

5Every kid in our class has toys they have outgrown. Therefore, a toy swap would be easy to plan. Please vote yes, and let's swap!

Linking words in Hana's speech

Linking words connect an opinion to its reasons. Answer the questions about the speech.

1.
Each sentence is missing a linking word or phrase. Match each sentence to the one that fits.
2.
In paragraph 5, what does the word Therefore show?
Question 2 options
3.
Why does Hana use the words For example in paragraph 4?
Question 3 options

Use linking words

A linking word must fit the ideas it connects. Answer the questions, then write your own sentences.

4.
Does the linking word make sense in each sentence? Sort the sentences.
5.
Which sentence uses therefore correctly?
Question 5 options
6.
Hana wants to join these two sentences into one: Our class should have a toy swap. Swapping is a free way to get new toys. Which sentence joins them best?
Question 6 options
7.
Leo agrees with Hana. Finish his note with linking words from the word bank. Use each one once.

I agree that we should have a toy swap I have lots of toys I never play with. , I have a race car set that I have never opened. Lots of kids want new things to play with. , the swap will be busy!

8.
Join these two sentences into one sentence. Use the linking word since.
We should hold the swap in the gym. The gym has lots of room for tables.
9.
What toy would you bring to a toy swap? Write one sentence that names the toy and tells why. Use the linking word because.