English · Stage 4
because, when, if
Grammar & Punctuation — joining ideas with because (reason), when (time) and if (condition)
✦ English📘 Stage 4 · S4⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 8–9★ Free to start
I can join ideas with subordinating conjunctions such as when, because and if.
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Kavi's Joining Words
"Big ideas like to hold hands," said Kavi. "Some little words join two ideas together. because joins a reason — it tells us why. when joins a time — it tells us when. And if joins a condition — a maybe, something that might happen. I wear boots because it rains, I smile when I play, I get wet if I jump in! Three little words, lots of joined-up ideas. Let's try them with me!"
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What your child will learn
1because · when · ifTap each card to hear the word. Each one joins an extra idea onto the main idea.
2What does each joining word do?
3Join the main idea to an extra ideaStart with the main idea. Then add a joining word to hook on an extra idea — a reason (because), a time (when) or a condition (if).
4Spot because, when and ifTap each line to hear it. Listen for the word that joins the two ideas.
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A peek inside
In "We stayed home ___ it was snowing," which joining word fits — because, when or if?
the snowing is the REASON we stayed home → because
Try this at home: Which word joins a reason (tells why): because, when or if?
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Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
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