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PARAGRAPHS

1. TOPIC SENTENCE.- Topic (and View

2. EVIDENCE.- Supports view

3. ANALYSIS/EXEMPLIFYING.- Transmits importance of evidence

4. CONCLUSION.- Nothing new, but applies orexpands view.

EXAMPLE:
INTRODUCTION
1. In this age of ease of access to information, we must adjust our role away from information providers towards learning motivators.
SUPPORT
2. The internetprovides students with almost allthe information they could ever need.
SUPPORT
3. Therefore, when we attempt to provide "new" information, we appear obsolete and redundant.
While the information isthere, the students will not necessarily, analyze and apply it.
The teacher must provide the tools, knowhow and inspiration to access it.
CONCLUSION
4. It is clear then, that with all theinformation, we as a teacher, must connect with students and interest them in the learning process to make them learn.

Transitional Words & Phrases
• Transitional words and phrases help papers andspeeches flow more smoothly.
• Transitions enhance logical organization and understandability
• This list illustrates categories of "relationships" between ideas

Addition: also, again, as well as,besides, furthermore, in addition, likewise
Consequence: as a result, consequently, for this reason, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore
Contrast and Comparison: instead, on the otherhand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, in contrast
Diversion: by the way, incidentally
Emphasis above all, especially, particularly, singularly
Exception: except,excepting, excluding
Exemplifying: for instance, in particular, specifically, for example
Generalizing: as a rule, as usual, , generally, usually
Illustration: for example, for instance, in this caseRestatement: in essence, in other words, , in short, in brief
Sequence: at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, the next step, in time, in turn, next,...