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Explore the way connectives signpost readers through a text Read at the letter from a resident to a local paper.
How does s/he signpost us through his/her argument? Match the connective with the right box TIME CONNECTIVE:
Shows the order of your points. OPPOSING CONNECTIVE:
Introduces an opposite argument. ADDING CONNECTIVE:
Adds a further point. RESULT CONNECTIVE:
Introduces a result or solution. Which type of connective does this writer NOT use?
Slide 3:
Explore the way connectives signpost readers through a text OPPOSING CONNECTIVE:
Introduces an opposite argument.
however, although, nevertheless, on the other hand, in contrast, though, alternatively, anyway, yet, in fact, even so, whereas 1. Re-read paragraph 2.
2. What possible counter-arguments could be given to his/her argument that nothing has been done to improve the town? Draft a paragraph of counter-argument to paragraph 2. Use an opposing connective from the box!
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Dear Editor,
I read with interest the letter from ‘Anonymous’ that claimed that ________________________________. I would like to disagree with this person, for a number of reasons… Be able to use connectives in our own writing Imagine the anonymous letter was written about the area that you live in. Write a letter of reply to your local newspaper, arguing that your town is a great place to live. To be successful I must:
Write in paragraphs so that I have a clear structure.
Use a range of connectives to signpost my readers through my points.
Include counter arguments to the points made in the anonymous letter. TIME CONNECTIVE:
Shows the order of your points.
first, then, after, later, secondly, thirdly, finally, to begin with, next, in sum, to conclude, in a nutshell OPPOSING CONNECTIVE:
Introduces an opposite argument.
however, although, nevertheless, on the other hand, in contrast, though, alternatively, anyway, yet, in fact, even so, whereas ADDING CONNECTIVE:
Adds a further point.
also, too, similarly, in addition, indeed, let alone, furthermore, moreover, likewise RESULT CONNECTIVE:
Introduces a result or solution.
therefore, consequently, as a result, so, then, because, since, as, for,
Slide 5:
Student copy of letter