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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Cohesion within a paragarph |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Cohesion within a Paragraph
Doesn't matter (suitable for various levels)
11-16 years old
English
20 students
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Cohesion | 5 mins | Briefly explain what cohesion means in writing. Discuss its importance in making texts clear and coherent. |
| 2 | Identifying Cohesive Devices | 10 mins | Present examples of cohesive devices (e.g., conjunctions, pronouns, referencing). Distribute handouts. Have students highlight devices in provided text excerpts. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 mins | In small groups, students will rewrite a given paragraph to improve cohesion using cohesive devices. Monitor progress and provide feedback. |
| 4 | Sharing Work | 3 mins | Groups share their revised paragraphs with the class for informal feedback (no presentations needed). |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework | 2 mins | Recap key points about cohesion. Assign students to write a cohesive paragraph at home using at least three different cohesive devices. |
Write a cohesive paragraph using at least three different cohesive devices. Submit the paragraph in the next lesson. Homework will be checked for understanding and clarity, without requiring students to present it in front of the class.
This lesson aligns with the English National Curriculum focusing on writing competencies, specifically the development of coherence and cohesion in texts.