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Openers and Connectives Cards

Sentence opener and connective cards listing words and phrases from and, but and so to however, nevertheless and in spite of, for students to use when building and varying sentences.
Grades
Grades 2–5, Elementary
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
ELA, Grammar, Writing
Topic
Openers, Sentence Openers
Preparation
Print ready

About this resource

What's inside this resource

If you need support with writing during reading to build writing skills, I have just the resource for you.

What You Get:

This is a set of Openers and Connectives Cards to use with your upper elementary students that are learning or reviewing sentence writing. You will receive an 8-page printable with 28 cards. There are cards printed 3-5 per page.

How to Use This Resource:

You will need to print off the sheets of cards. You can print these on heavy duty paper or card stock. Laminate them after printing. This will allow for greater durability. These cards can be easily stored in a plastic baggie. This is a great game to implement when your students have gathered a basic understanding of sentence writing. Whether students are engaged in independent writing tasks or are writing together in a small group, these openers and connectives cards will provide them with the guidance they need to craft strong sentences.

I hope you enjoy!

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In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Join ideas in a sentence using connectives
  • Vary sentence beginnings with openers

Skills covered

  • Sentence combining — linking clauses with words such as although, because and until

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