英语写作指导coherence and intro (导语).ppt

The Third Step Step 1 is… Step 2 is… After you have developed a good point (thesis statement) and you’ve developed Specific and Adequate details for the support you must organize all that information The Third Step Common methods of creating coherence (organization) Chronological Order Emphatic Order Chronological Order Chronological (or time) order - What are some time order words? First, Next, Then, After Emphatic Order Emphatic – Showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly. Which body paragraph do you think has the most emphasis? So with emphatic order we… Save the best for last! For one thing In addition Most important Transition Words Transition words are like road signs The different signals provided by transition words: Addition – one, first of all, second, in addition, furthermore Time – first, second, after, now, finally Space – next to, across, to the left, nearby Change-of-direction – but, however, in contrast, On the other hand Illustration – for example, for instance, specifically, as illustrated by, such as Conclusion – therefore, thus, as a result, in summary, to conclude Transition Sentences Transitional sentences are used to tie (or cohere) the paragraphs together. They are often used as topic sentences. For Example – In the essay about the annoyances of movie going the sentence “many of the other patrons are even more of a problem than the concession stand” Transition Sentences Practice with transitional sentences Add the necessary words to these essays – In order to set up a day-care center in your home, you must make sure your house conforms to state regulations, obtain the necessary legal permits, and advertise your service in the right places. First of all, as a potential operator of a home day-care center, you must make sure your house conforms to state regulations… After making certain that __________________________ you must obtain _____________... Finally, once you have the necessary _________