Here is a draft paragraph using connectors:
I recently decided to change my major from business to computer science. While I enjoyed my business courses, I realized that computer science interested me more. Furthermore, there are many job opportunities in the growing field of technology. Although changing majors will mean taking additional classes, I believe that computer science is a better fit for my skills and interests. Therefore, I met with my academic advisor to discuss switching my major, so that I can start taking computer science courses next semester.
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2. What are connectorsWhat are connectors??
They connect between ideas in sentencesThey connect between ideas in sentences
and paragraphs.and paragraphs.
They help your reader follow your reasoning.They help your reader follow your reasoning.
They are essential in producing good
writing!
3. What’s wrong with these
sentences?
I went to the beach. There
were too many jellyfish. I
decided to stay. I had a
good time. I met some
friends.
but
and
The simple
solution!
I went to the beach. There were too many jellyfish, but
I decided to stay anyway. I had a good time, and I met
some friends.
4. But wait! There’s a better way…
I went to the
beach. Although
there were too
many jellyfish, I
decided to stay. I
had a good time
because I met some
friends.
Connectors make
logical connections.
5. Connectors of addition
Additionally
Furthermore
In addition (to this)
Moreover
Similarly
Likewise
In the same way
Besides
Not only … but also
6. For example…
I don’t like using the computer. I don’t type
quickly. Sometimes the computer crashes and I
lose all my material. There are viruses and
annoying advertisements. Connecting to the
Internet is expensive.
How can we add connectors here?
I don’t like using the computer. I don’t type
quickly. Furthermore, sometimes the computer
crashes and I lose all my material. There are not
only viruses, but also annoying advertisements .
Moreover, connecting to the Internet is
expensive.
7. Connectors of contrast
However
Nevertheless
Although / though / even though
In spite of / despite
In contrast to
On the other hand
Whereas / while
On the contrary
8. Always use “However,” at the start of a
sentence
I don’t like to use
computers,
however I have to
use them for
English class.
Wrong!
Don’t use
however
after a
comma.
Correct: I don’t like to
use computers.
However, I have to use
them for English class.
9. Although / even though
Despite / in spite of mean
Wrong: Although that I hate computers, my
teacher makes me use them.
Right: Although I hate computers, my teacher
makes me use them.
Wrong: Despite that the weather was cold, we
went to the beach.
Right: Despite the cold weather, we went to
the beach.
Don’t use a
complete
sentence hereUse only a noun phrase
11. Connectors of cause
Therefore
Consequently
As a result (of)
Thus
For this reason
Because
Because of
In order to
So that
Try this
exercise!
12. Connectors of order
First / In the first place
Second / secondly
Third etc.
Next
Afterwards / After that
Eventually
Finally
Before that / beforehand
14. More practice!
Connectors quiz
Quiz on cause-and-
effect connectors
Connectors review
By the time you’ve finished all the practice
exercises, you should be an expert on using
connectors!
15. Copy the following paragraph into a Word Document.
Rewrite it using at least five connectors:
John and Carol’s “dream vacation” didn’t go off as planned at all.
Their flight was delayed unexpectedly. They had to wait for six
hours at the airport. During the flight, there was a lot of turbulence
and Carol got sick. When they landed, they found that the rental car
agency didn’t have a car ready for them. They were able to rent a
car from another company. The weather was rainy and cold in Paris.
They had to spend more money than they’d planned because
everything was so expensive. They were very disappointed. There
were many enjoyable moments.
First, do the exercise…then compare your
answers to the ones on the next slide!
16. Assignment #1: Possible answers
John and Carol’s “dream vacation” didn’t go off as
planned at all. First of all, their flight was delayed
unexpectedly. They had to wait for six hours at the airport.
Moreover, during the flight, there was a lot of turbulence
and Carol got sick. When they finally landed, they found
that the rental car agency didn’t have a car ready for them.
Fortunately, they were able to rent a car from another
company. On the other hand, the weather was rainy and
cold in Paris. They had to spend more money than they’d
planned because everything was so expensive. They were
very disappointed. However, there were many enjoyable
moments.
17. • Write a paragraph explaining a recent
decision you’ve made, and the reasons
behind it.
• Use at least four connectors.