Common Core Standards

Grade 3

Writing W.3.1.C

The Standard

Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.

These are the great transition words of timeless writing. Using these linking words and phrases will smooth out student writing to create a polished, professional, and readable end product.

Aligned Resources

More standards from Grade 3 - Writing

W.3.1.A
W.3.1.D

W.3.1.B

W.3.1.C

If I'd had to teach to the Common Core, I would have used Shmoop, too.

Aristotle

The observed gravitational effect between Common Core activities results from their warping of Shmooptime.