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aCTIvITy 3.15
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Saying Too much or Too little?
Transitions That . . .
Transitional Signal Words and Phrases
Add ideas
in addition, furthermore, moreover, further, besides, too, also, and then, then too, again, next, secondly, equally important
Compare or contrast
similarly, likewise, in comparison, in a like manner, however, in contrast, conversely, on the other hand, but, nevertheless, and yet, even so, still
Show examples
for example, for instance
Reinforce an idea
indeed, in fact, as a matter of fact, to be sure, of course, in any event, by all means
Indicate results
as a result, as a consequence, consequently, therefore, thus, hence, accordingly
Express a sequence of ideas
first, second, soon after, then, previously, meanwhile, in the meantime, later, at length, after a while, immediately, next
Show proximity
here, nearby, at this spot, near at hand, in this area, on the opposite side, across from, not far from
Conclude
finally, in short, in other words, to sum up, in conclusion, in the end
my Notes
3. Return to the student sample argumentative text in Activity 3.10 and read it for organization and coherence. Mark the text for transitional words and phrases. Make notes about any revisions that you think would improve coherence.
Revising for Coherence: Return to the letter you drafted and revised for the timed writing prompt in Activity 3.14. Revise to improve its coherence. Be sure to
• Use adding or replacing to incorporate transitional words and phrases.
• Use words and/or phrases to clarify the relationships between your ideas, specifically your claims, reasons, and evidence.
• Read your revised piece to a peer for feedback on its coherence.
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