Developing Cohesive Paragraphs with Supporting Words and Phrases

This lesson teaches how to write cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. It highlights common mistakes, such as directly using an outline without transitions, and provides a two-step process: writing a topic sentence and using supporting phrases. Examples demonstrate how to transform an outline into a cohesive paragraph, emphasizing the importance of flow and clarity.

What is a common mistake writers make when trying to create cohesive paragraphs?

• Using too many complex words

• Listing evidence directly from an outline

• Writing too few sentences

• Using too many examples

What is the first step in writing a cohesive paragraph?

• Writing a conclusion

• Using supporting phrases

• Listing examples

• Writing a topic sentence

Which of the following is NOT a supporting phrase mentioned in the lesson?

• Moreover

• Especially

• Consequently

• Specifically

How can supporting phrases improve a paragraph?

• By making it more complex

• By adding more examples

• By making it more cohesive

• By making it longer

What effect does using the word 'consequently' have in a paragraph?

• It indicates a cause and effect

• It provides a contrast

• It lists multiple examples

• It introduces a new topic