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Unit 5:

Unit 5:. Logical Division of Ideas & Coherence. Logical Division of Ideas. Is a _(pattern of organization)_ used to divide a topic into _(points)_ that can be discussed separately. These types of paragraphs are often found on tests like TOEFL

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Unit 5:

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  1. Unit 5: Logical Division of Ideas & Coherence

  2. Logical Division of Ideas

  3. Is a _(pattern of organization)_ used to divide a topic into _(points)_ that can be discussed separately. • These types of paragraphs are often found on tests like TOEFL • Logical division of idea paragraphs should be _(clear)_ and _(easy)_ to follow. Logical division of ideas?

  4. _(reasons)_ for owning an ipad/car/xbox • _(kinds)_ of shoppers/teachers/friends • -(types)_ of books/movies/games • _(advantages/disadvantages)_ of being an only child/having a car/being single • _(qualities)_ of a good friend/mom/boss Sample Topics

  5. What is Coherence?

  6. Coherence allows a reader to _(follow)____ your ideas easily • Coherent paragraphs flow __(Smoothly)__ from __(beginning)___ to end • Sentences in coherent paragraphs should lead one sentence __(naturally)__ to the next sentence.

  7. How to make your writing Coherent…

  8. Use noun and pronoun __(consistency)__ • Use __(Transitional Signals)__to show relationship between ideas • Put your ideas into some sort of __(order)__ such as logical division of ideas.

  9. Nouns and pronouns need to be consistent • If a sentence uses a plural noun, it must continue to use a plural noun. • Pronouns: do not change pronouns. For example, do not switch from you to they or he for no reason. If you use the pronoun “you” at the beginning of the paragraph, continue to use it throughout the rest of the paragraph. Consistency

  10. Sometimes when writing about both genders it’s best to use a _(plural)_ noun. • Plural nouns make the _(pronouns)_ easier to use throughout the rest of the paragraph. Awkwardness…

  11. “A student needs to turn in his or her assignments on time.” or “Students need to turn in their assignments on time.” Which sentence is easier to read?

  12. Transitional Signals

  13. Words or phrases that _(connect)_ the idea in one sentence with the idea in another sentence. • These signals are another way to give a paragraph _(coherence)_. • Examples of some expressions are: “first/second, after that, finally, similarly, in addition, on the other hand, etc.” Transitional Signals

  14. Transitional Signals can be used as… • _(sentence connectors)_ • _(coordinating conjunctions)_ • _(others)_ • (Refer to the chart on page 84 of your book.)

  15. Developing coherent paragraphs http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/planning-and-organizing/paragraphs • Coherent Strategies: Repetition http://grammar.about.com/od/developingparagraphs/a/cohrepetition.htm • Coherent Strategies: Transitional Words http://grammar.about.com/od/developingparagraphs/a/cohsignals.htm • Pronoun Consistency http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/sensen/part2/fifteen/consistency_pronoun.html Additional Sources

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