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Welcome dear studentsWelcome slide1SK MASUDUL HASANASSISTANT TEACHER (English)Ghona union secondary school,Satkhira Sadar

Class-IX-XEnglish 2nd PaperGrammarClass Conducted by-

Introduction of teacher & class.2

If there is a bridge on the canal, people can easily connect with the people of other side.Suspension.4What is our todays lesson?

Connectors/LinkersThat means sentence connectors.Unit-9Lesson-1Lesson declaration.5Learning outcomesAfter completing this lesson, we will be able to define connectorsidentify connectorsuse connectors to connect sentencesAim of this lesson.6What is connector/linker?A connector/linker is a word that works as a conjunction to join two or more words, phrases and clauses together.Definition of connectors.7We need them becauseThey join ideas and show how those ideas are related to one another.

They help us organize our ideas.

Its easier for the reader to follow.

Why do we need them?8Function of connectors.How can we link these sentences?Even though life in the hill is challenging, it can be really exciting.Life in the hill is challenging. Life in the hill can be really exciting.Despite the life in the hill is challenging, it can be really exciting.Life in the hill is challenging; however, it can be very exciting.Despite, Even though, however are connectors.

Life in the hill.How to apply Connectors to join sentences.9

Wait! Theres a different way.Life in the hill is challenging; therefore, it can be very exciting.Different use of connectors.10How can we link these sentences?I went to a party. The music wasnt good. I decided to stay anyway. I met my friends. We had a great time. I went to a party but the music wasnt good. I decided to stay anyway because I met my friends and we had a great time.

Practice of applying connectors.11Can you find a different way to link those sentences?This is what we did: I went to a party but the music wasnt good. I decided to stay anyway because I met my friends and we had a great time.I went to a party. Even though the music wasnt good, I decided to stay. Eventually we had a great time because I met my friends.Connectors of additionAdditionally-Furthermore-In addition-Moreover-Similarly-Likewise-In the same way-Besides-Not only but also-

Bengali meaning added to make the meaning of the connectors clear.13See if you can add some connectorsLearning English is important. It is a useful language. It is the international language. You should learn it. You can travel around the world. You can communicate with people all over the world.Where can we add connectors?Learning English is important and it is a useful language. As it is the international language, you should learn it. You can travel around the world and you can communicate with people all over the world. Practice to use connectors.14Connectors of contrast (To mean different)However-Nevertheless-/Although / though / even though-In spite of / despite-In contrast to-On the other hand-Whereas / while-On the contrary-Bengali meaning added to make the meaning of the connectors clear.

15Always use a comma after however and therefore.I dont like when it rains, however we desperately need water in our tent.I dont like when it rains. However, we desperately need water in our tent.OR I dont like when it rains; however, we desperately need water in our tent.Use a comma after however.Comma is used after however, therefore, moreover, besides and some other connectors.16Although / even though Despite / in spite ofWrong: Although that I hate rainy days, we desperately need water in our tent.Right: Although I hate rainy days, we desperately need water in our tent.Wrong: Despite that it was raining, we went for a walk.Right: Despite the rain, we went for a walk.Dont use a complete sentenceUse a noun phaseSome wrong use of connectors are shown here.17Connectors of cause and effectTherefore- Consequently-/As a result-Thus-For this reason- Because-Because of-/ In order to-/So that-18Bengali meaning added to make the meaning of the connectors clear.

Connectors of sequenceFirst / Firstly -Second / secondly-Third/Thirdly etc.- Next-Afterwards / After that-/Eventually-Finally-Before that / beforehand- 19Bengali meaning added to make the meaning of the connectors clear.

Other connectorsFortunately / unfortunately-:/:Luckily-Obviously-/For example-For instance-Such as-

20Bengali meaning added to make the meaning of the connectors clear.

Connectors At A Glance

1st AssignmentRewrite the following paragraph using at least five connectors:Recycling is something that is fairly easy to do. Small plastic bottles and glass bottles can be collected . They can be brought to the supermarket . You can get a refund. For bigger plastic bottles, there are places where you can dispose of the bottles. Paper can be recycled. Newspapers can be collected. You can throw them in special containers. Newspapers are recycled and used to make new paper. You can use both sides of the page when writing. You should try to use plastic bags to a minimum. You can bring your own bags. This will save on using plastic bags. Recycling is really easy, its a matter of habit.22Class work.Assignment1: Possible answersRecycling is something that is fairly easy to do. First of all, small plastic bottles and glass bottles can be collected . For example, they can be brought to the supermarket in order to get a refund. For bigger plastic bottles, there are places where you can dispose of the bottles. Secondly, paper can be recycled. Newspapers can be collected and thrown in special containers. Then newspapers are recycled and used to make new paper. In addition, you can use both sides of the page when writing. Finally, you should try to use plastic bags to a minimum. For instance, you can bring your own bags. As a result, you will save on23Answer to check the class work.Write a paragraph explaining a recent decision youve made, and the reasons behind it.Use at least four connectors.If youd like me to correct it and give you feedback, hand it in to me.Home Assignment24Assignment at home.

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