Pathway: Bridge sentences between body paragraphs (WT2)
5–10 min
Read
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What to do⏱ 5–10 min
Objective
Open the next paragraph with a line that links back to your line of argument.
Steps
- Read the explanation and the weak vs improved example.
- Complete the short task in your own words (3–5 sentences unless stated).
Bridge the gap
⏱ ~8 min · WT2
Skill: The first sentence of a new body paragraph can show how the idea follows from your argument so far.
Weak opening to paragraph 2: “Another problem is pollution.” (Abrupt.)
Improved: “While technology improves learning access, it also creates environmental costs, especially higher energy use.”
Reflection
- You are answering: <em>Do the advantages of online learning outweigh the disadvantages?</em> Write only the <strong>first sentence</strong> of your second body paragraph as a bridge from “advantages” to “disadvantages”.
Self-check
- You addressed only this one problem.
- You produced a new example, not copied text.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Starting every paragraph with “On the other hand” without a link to your thesis.
- Repeating the introduction wording.