Chunks: useful phrases — use the words
Student sheet · Grade 6 · Lesson 39
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Name ______________________________ Date ______________
A chunk is learned whole and used whole.
1. MATCH
Draw a line from each academic word to the everyday word that means about the same.
in other words — ________________
for the most part — ________________
as a rule — ________________
with respect to — ________________
on the whole — ________________
to what extent — ________________
in the case of — ________________
as far as I know — ________________
2. CHOOSE
Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: as a rule, as far as I know, for the most part, in other words, in the case of, on the whole, to what extent, with respect to.
Word bank: as a rule, as far as I know, for the most part, in other words, in the case of, on the whole, to what extent, with respect to.
________, plants need light.
________, results agreed.
________, we test twice.
________ cost, it is cheap.
________, the plan worked.
________ is this true?
________ ferns, shade is best.
________, that is correct.
3. FRAME
Finish each sentence.
Although ___
In contrast, ___
Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.
4. PRODUCE
Write your own sentences using the academic words. Target: 3 paragraphs. A + means more than one sentence in that slot. Only one of yours may use the frame. Choose which one needs it.
in other words
for the most part
as a rule
with respect to
on the whole
to what extent
in the case of
as far as I know
5. JUDGE
For each pair, mark which version suits the reader named — and say why.
in other words / that is to say which fits? ________________
for the most part / mostly which fits? ________________
as a rule / usually which fits? ________________
with respect to / about which fits? ________________
on the whole / generally which fits? ________________
to what extent / how far which fits? ________________
in the case of / for which fits? ________________
as far as I know / I believe which fits? ________________