Concept Map Linking Words

Consider posting some of these linking words so students become familiar with the
vocabulary.

is is part of can be

can effect detected by follows

precedes is like isn’t may be

includes absorbed by

produces consumes needs has

an example is excluded from

causes influences requires

is greater than becomes can also be

leads to is never connects usually helps

Note that some of these words represent “Cause and Effect” linking words
(eg: influences, leads to, absorbs, etc.)

Some others represent “Descriptive” linking words

(eg: includes, are like, have, etc.)

These linking words are placed directly on the connecting lines between two ideas.

Teaching

Reflects your

Personality