Logical connectors

Logical connectors: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: subordonnee-tempsPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will recognise and use “Logical connectors” correctly.

2. Discover

Compare: D’abord, je lis.; Ensuite, je note.; Cependant, une difficulté apparaît.; Donc, je change de méthode.. Which clue helps you recognise connecteurs logiques?

3. Understand

To understand “Logical connectors”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.

D’abord, je lis.Ensuite, je note.Cependant, une difficulté apparaît.Donc, je change de méthode.Par exemple, je fais une fiche.Enfin, je vérifie.

Watch out

First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create two personal examples with “Logical connectors”: one close to the model and one from your own day.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For connecteurs logiques, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Logical connectors” in a new example.
I can justify my choice and create an example.