NY Next Generation ELA 3W2.d
The Standard
Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students use linking words and phrases to connect related ideas within information categories. Links show addition, example, cause, or sequence.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student groups related information and chooses links that match the relationship. Connections are clear and varied.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may use then for every relationship. They may add links that do not match the ideas.
How to Assess It
- Give an informative paragraph with missing links. Ask students to add linking words and name each relationship.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Connect information strips with linking-word cards.
Ask students what relationship the link shows.
Play Linking Logic Match.
Revise a short report for flow.
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Related Standards
- 3W1.c
The 3rd Grade version of this standard.
- 4W2.d
Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.
- 5W2.d
Use appropriate transitional/linking words, phrases, and clauses to clarify and connect ideas and concepts.
- 4W1.c
Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.
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