Organisation, Paragraphing And Linking
Overview
Good ideas only earn their full marks if the reader can follow them easily, and that is what organisation does. A well-planned answer moves in a clear line from an opening, through developed paragraphs, to an ending, with linking words guiding the reader at every turn. The same ideas, dumped in one long block with no signposts, score far less.
This lesson teaches you to plan in paragraphs, give each paragraph a single clear job, and connect your ideas with a range of linking devices rather than the same tired 'and then'. You will compare a disorganised answer with a well-structured one and see exactly how shape and cohesion lift the language mark.
Objectives
- Organise ideas into coherent paragraphs with a clear line of development.
- Use a range of linking devices to connect sentences and paragraphs.
- Sequence a response so it has a clear opening, development and ending.
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- What is the main job of a paragraph? A. To make the writing look longer B. To develop one main idea C. To list every connective you know D. To repeat the title Answer: B
- Which linking word best signals a contrast between two views? A. and B. however C. because D. for example Answer: B
- Which sentence shows the best range of linking, rather than just 'and'? A. It saves time and it is fair and it costs money and people dislike it B. It saves time and, more importantly, feels fair; however, it can be costly C. It saves time then it is fair then it costs money then people dislike it D. It saves time and is fair and costs money and is disliked Answer: B
- A response is written as one long block with no paragraphs. What is the effect on the language mark? A. It improves, because all the ideas are together B. It lowers, because the structure is hidden and harder to follow C. It has no effect; only grammar is marked D. It guarantees full marks for cohesion Answer: B
- Which is the best first step before writing a discursive article? A. Choosing the longest words you know B. Sketching a short paragraph plan with a job for each paragraph C. Writing the conclusion first and copying it throughout D. Starting a new line after every sentence Answer: B
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