Improving Essay Structure with Transitional Words and Phrases
Enhance the flow of your writing by incorporating transitional words and phrases in your essay. Explore sentence starters for counterclaims and rebuttals to strengthen your arguments effectively. Sample introduction and conclusion provided to guide you in building a cohesive essay structure.
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Bell Ringer: Look over your rough draft. Have you used transitional words and phrases to connect ideas? If not, put in some now.
SENTENCE STARTERS Use the following phrases to help you get started writing counterclaims and rebuttals. Counterclaim Sentence Starters Some people might say Some will agree Those on the other side of the issue may say that While it s true that but There is some truth to the argument that however It is true that however It may be true that but Even if They claim that but in fact Don t use because in your topic sentence. Don t start with I think or I believe. Rebuttal Sentence Starters That is not the case. As we see (bring up new evidence) While this may be the case, (my claim) is still true because That point is true, but it is unimportant because Nevertheless, my point still stands because
Sample Introduction Imagine eating fast food every day for lunch. McDonalds? Wendy s? Burger King? The options are endless. To some students, this sounds like the perfect meal plan whatever you want, the cafeteria will fix it your way. More and more schools are serving fast food in middle and high schools. Some people believe offering fast food is the only way to get students to eat. Others have their doubts. Fast food shouldn t be allowed in school cafeterias because it leads to weight gain, high blood pressure, and overall sluggishness.
Sample Conclusion Increase in weight, elevated blood pressure, and sluggishness are caused by the consumption of fast food. Students health should be a top priority in our schools, and young people who are healthy are better able to succeed and enjoy life to the fullest. Students shouldn t have to deal with weight gain, health issues, and lack of energy. In order to reach their full potential, they need to eat better. Contact your local school board and let them know that you aren t in favor of fast food in cafeterias. If we don t do something today, tomorrow may be full of problems that could have been avoided. As good as it sounds, having it your way isn t always the best.
Student Example Arming teachers in school is a bad idea because it is a misuse of money, it is not their job, and it may cause more shootings. The whole point of teachers being armed is so that they can prevent shootings, but this seems unlikely. Arming them may cause more deaths of innocent people, which is something no one wants to happen. Besides that, people do not want their donations spent on guns. Teachers are not security guards, so they shouldn t have weapons. Lastly, these guns would likely just cause more shootings. Clearly, guns are not a good idea, so stand up for your beliefs. If you think that it is wrong for teachers to have guns, write the school board! Maybe you could help save someone s life one day.
