Connectives of Addition

A practical grammar resource that helps students use connectives of addition to add information, link related ideas and make their writing clearer and more cohesive.

Students explore connectives such as and, also, as well as, in addition, additionally, furthermore and moreover. They learn how these connectives work within and across sentences before applying them to expand ideas and strengthen their own writing.

Students will:

• identify connectives of addition

• understand how connectives add and link information

• explore different ways additive connectives can be used in sentences

• expand sentences by adding related details

• choose connectives purposefully

• apply connectives of addition in their own writing

What's included:

• Learning Intention and Success Criteria

• Connectives of Addition anchor chart

• punctuation guidance and worked examples

• 6 open-ended activities

• Addition Builder activity

• Addition Challenge activity

• oral language and collaborative activities

• independent sentence-writing practice

5-page printable PDF digital download.