Paragraphing, Structure And Cohesion
Overzicht
A reader should never feel lost. Good paragraphing and clear structure are how you guide them: each paragraph deals with one idea, the ideas follow in a sensible order, and small linking words show how each step connects to the last. When this works, the writing feels effortless to read. When it does not, even strong ideas feel jumbled, and the marks for organisation slip away.
This lesson teaches you to control the shape of a whole piece, not just a sentence. You will learn when to start a new paragraph, how a topic sentence steers a paragraph, and how cohesion, the invisible glue of discourse markers and careful reference, keeps a reader moving smoothly from one idea to the next. You will study a reordered paragraph, an annotated exemplar and a reference table of linking words you can use straight away.
Doelstellingen
- Organise writing into well-judged paragraphs with clear topic focus.
- Use cohesive devices and discourse markers to link ideas and guide the reader.
- Shape a whole piece so it has a clear beginning, development and ending.
Lesnotitie
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- Which of these is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of reading? A. Reading is something many people do. B. I read a book last week and it was quite good. C. Regular reading quietly builds vocabulary, focus and empathy. D. There are many books in the world. Answer: C
- When should you start a new paragraph? A. After exactly every five sentences. B. Whenever there is a clear change of topic, time, place or speaker. C. Only at the very start and end of a piece. D. Whenever a sentence becomes long. Answer: B
- Which discourse marker best signals a contrast? A. furthermore B. as a result C. however D. for example Answer: C
- Which sentence uses reference well to avoid clumsy repetition? A. The plan was bold. The plan was risky. The plan failed. B. The plan was bold but risky, and in the end it failed. C. The plan, the plan, the plan was bold, risky and failed. D. The plan was bold, the plan risky, the plan a failure. Answer: B
- Why do examiners reward reordering material rather than following the source order? A. Because longer answers always score higher. B. Because a deliberate, logical progression reads as crafted writing rather than a summary. C. Because copying the source order is against the rules. D. Because it uses more discourse markers. Answer: B
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