Transitions and Other Connective Devices

As a Result

Transitions
- addition - also, and, besides, moreover, however, in fact,
- example, for instance

Legalization of marijuana is a good idea DESPITE THE FACT Thousands of illegal immigrants farm marijuana on the West Coast.

Pointing Words - refers back to something you have said earlier.
these, that, this, those, his, he her, she, their.

Legalization of marijuana is a good idea DESPITE THE FACT Thousands of illegal immigrants farm marijuana on the West Coast. Billions of dollars are made every year in the United States in marijuana sales, but it is not taxed. This financial problem is a recurring issue.

Key Terms - Terms that are not understood, not common knowledge, have to define it. Repeat it because it is important. criticism, statement, important key terms, relate to central idea, which is (thesis) Answer the "criticism" he received. statement, twice.

Legalization of marijuana is a good idea DESPITE THE FACT Thousands of illegal immigrants farm marijuana on the West Coast. Billions of dollars are made every year in the United States in marijuana sales, but it is not taxed. This financial problem is a recurring issue. Key terms are: legalization, illegal, marijuana, taxation.

Repetition - saying the same thing, but saying it in a different way.

Looking at Exercise #1...
Birkenstein -

Transition Words: and, regardless (switching from one point to another); Even; (though not all) , usually (connecting two thoughts); However, changing subjects, unexpected complexities; because.

Key Terms: American Dream (try to define, what passage is about; because is it not the same for every person); rags to riches (look at the thesis); individual responsibility; unexpected complexities; overlooked; propaganda.

Point Terms: my goal (pointing to familiar story, idea as a whole), it (pointing to American dream and its pervasiveness); they (Americans/most people); their (individuals); they are dealing with a set (critics); their (stories).

Repetition:

The Economist


1. What do you understand about the "American Dream" from the introduction to this article?
2. What does Paragraph  2 and 3 discuss? Are the discussions in contradiction with one another or do they agree with one another? Why?
3. What three key issues does Paragraph 5 bring up. Why is is it necessary for the audience?
4. The last four paragraphs mirror what from Unit III? 


What is the Hook?
What is the Thesis?
Does it answer:
So what?
Who cares?
Who should care?
Who has something at stake here?

Identify the major connections as described in "As a Result":