Connectives

What is a connective?

A connective is a word or phrase that connects ideas or sentences in your writing. Sequencing connectives give your writing order. You will find a sequencing connective at the beginning of each middle paragraph. It lets the reader know which argument you are going to explain to them next.

Read the sentences below and see how the sequencing connective helps you know in which order the sentences should be written.

1. One reason pirates make great teachers is that they are bossy, just like most teachers.
2. Another reason is that they are often angry, just like most teachers.
3. The last reason pirates make good teachers is that they are mean, just like most teachers.

Pirates deserve more sympathy

Pirates deserve more sympathy. People always talk about the bad things pirates do, but no one ever thinks about how difficult life is being a pirate.

Firstly, pirates work very hard. Most adults get four weeks holiday a year. However, pirates don’t get these holidays because they are too busy stealing treasure.

Secondly, life as a pirate is very stressful. Pirates worry about keeping their treasure safe, escaping from the law, and who they will rob next. Furthermore, no one ever invites them over for a cup of tea to help them relax.

Finally, many pirates have disabilities. Pirates often get injured at work and end up with a peg leg, eye patch or even a hook as a hand. Usually a person with a disability gets some extra help or even just a little sympathy, but pirates don’t get anything.

As you can see, life is very hard as a pirate. They work hard, get very stressed, and often have to live with a disability. Pirates need much more support!

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