Writing Process and Essay Cohesion

This video tutorial teaches how to link sections of an explanatory essay to create cohesion. It reviews the writing process, emphasizing the importance of transitions to clarify relationships among ideas. The lesson includes practical steps for drafting and revising essays, focusing on using connecting words and phrases to enhance flow. The tutorial concludes with a review of the writing process and the application of transitions.

What is the primary goal of linking sections in an explanatory essay?

• To add more examples

• To confuse the reader

• To create cohesion

• To increase the word count

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Editing and publishing

• Drafting

• Generating ideas

• Close reading and analysis

Which step in the writing process involves generating ideas and planning?

• Step two

• Step one

• Step three

• Step four

Which step in the writing process involves revising the draft?

• Step three

• Step two

• Step one

• Step four

What is the purpose of using transitions in an essay?

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new topics

• To clarify relationships among ideas

• To make the essay longer

Which of the following is a basic transition word?

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Consequently

• Finally

How can you improve the flow of your essay?

• By adding more paragraphs

• By using transitions like 'yet' and 'at the same time'

• By removing all transitions

• By using only one transition word

What should you do after writing your analysis from beginning to end?

• Add more examples

• Submit the essay

• Rewrite the entire essay

• Stop between claims to find connecting words

What is the final step in the writing process?

• Close reading

• Generating ideas

• Editing and publishing

• Drafting

What should you ask yourself when stopping between claims and evidence?

• How many words are in this section?

• What words or phrases could better connect these sentences?

• What is the main idea?

• What is the conclusion?