Lecture/Practice: Coherence

Lecture Overview

How does a text create unity and coherence and use transitions to guide readers through a line of reasoning? In this lecture/practice activity, we will discuss the different techniques writers use to do this. We will explore specific structural and mechanical choices that can help turn a collection of good points into a strong argument. Follow along with/review the lecture slide deck HERE. After the lecture, complete the practice assignment below.

Practice

Access the mentor text for this activity HERE. Refer to it to answer the questions in this quiz.

Learning Intention

We are learning how writers guide understanding of a text's lines of reasoning and claims through that text's organization and integration of evidence. (REO-1)

Success Criteria

We will know we have learned this when we can...

• Explain how the organization of a text creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning (Reading 5.B)
• Use transitional elements to guide the reader through the line of reasoning of an argument (Writing 5.B)