Social Studies Strategies (Cohesion Links)

Social Studies Strategies 

9. Cohesion Links
Cohesion links are the important parts of written and spoken paragraphs that connect sentences, to make them whole. 

• The teacher will be with using a sample paragraph.
• The teacher will read one sentence at a time.
• The teacher will finish modeling that paragraph and then allow the students to practice it in pairs.
• The teacher will review the connections on the overhead projector or whatever technique it takes to present it to the class. 
• The teacher will assess students progress on a regular basis with this strategy. 

Worksheets that practice this strategy:

Link to website for practice/; http://www.uefap.com/writing/exercise/exwripar.htm