Coherence:

Transitions
Between Ideas
LESSON 4
Lesson Objectives

Identify the most common

connectives and conjunctions
Use these properly in writing
coherent paragraphs.
Examples of Connecting Words for a
Variety of Writing Styles
To add to a statement or viewpoint
Equally important, finally further, furthermore, what is more,
moreover, as well as, in addition, to expand, firstly, in fact, another,
way to, besides, in general, more specifically, no matter what.
 To show similarity
similarly, likewise, in a similar manner, like, in the same way, such
as, at any rate, also, even so, in other words, in general, more
specifically, at the same time, in addition to, for the same reason.
 Examples of Connecting Words
for a Variety of Writing Styles
 To contrast
however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, on the
contrary, by comparison, compared to, although, conversely, but,
meanwhile, in nonetheless, notwithstanding, regardless, in any case, even,
yet, despite this.
 To express an alternative
or, either… or, whether… or, conversely, this can be relevant in at least
two, first…second, or firstly… secondly (using ‘ly’ is grammatically correct).
Examples of Connecting Words
for a Variety of Writing Styles
To make a concession
granted, naturally, of course
To place statement in a particular context
In this connection, from this perspective, from this
viewpoint, this point of view, in this school of thought,
from this standpoint, so conceptually one could argue.
 Examples of Connecting Words
for a Variety of Writing Styles
 To place a statement in a timely fashion
previously, before this, to begin with, at first, ultimately, later, then, since
then, since, after that, soon, next, gradually, while, meanwhile, furthermore,
sometimes, eventually, finally, lastly, summing up, in summation, in
conclusion.
 To show cause and effect
As a result, consequently, as a consequence, hence, due to, in view of, on
account of, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, following on from this,
thus, hence, moreover, that is why.
 Examples of Connecting Words
for a Variety of Writing Styles
 To prove a point
because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently,
indeed, in fact, in any case, that is, demonstrably, in all likelihood, in
all probability, no doubt, seemingly, therefore, in that, owing to. Etc.
 To give an example of an earlier point of view
for example, for instance, in this case, to illustrate, as an
illustration, to take another example, namely, that is, as shown by, as
illustrated by, as expressed by.
 Examples of Connecting Words for a Variety
of Writing Styles
 To repeat, insist on or refer back to an earlier point
As previously mentioned, as I have said, in brief, as I have noted, as
has been noted.
 To emphasize when adding a conditional statement
indeed, obviously, patently, apparently, accordingly, certainly,
undeniably. Etc.
 To conclude a paragraph or an essay
thus, lastly, in brief, in short, on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in
conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said. Etc.
 REMEMBER!
 Coordinating Conjunctions
join ideas together (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S) for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
 Correlative Conjunctions
always work in pairs (either –or, both –and, neither –nor, not only-but also)
 Subordinate Conjunctions
join ideas together that are dependent on each other (after, although, as if,
because, before, if, since, though, until, when, while, since, that).
Patterns of Written
Text Across
Disciplines
LESSON 4
Guide Questions:

1. What happened to you yesterday?

2. Why was there a massive flooding the other day?
3. How do you think the government will solve the
problem of heavy traffic?
Process Questions:

1. How did you answer question number 1?

2. What did you discuss when you gave the answer to
question number 2?
3. In question number 3, how did you come up with your
answer?
 Genres as types of writing

 Narrative writing,
 Descriptive writing,
 Expository writing,
 Persuasive writing, and
 Writing for media.