Cohesion within paragraphs
Use cohesive devices within a paragraph — including pronouns, adverbials (then, after that, firstly), and synonyms — to link sentences and build a coherent flow of ideas
Lesson
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Connect sentences without changing facts or losing clear reference.
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R1. Nell put down a book. She opened it. Who does she refer to? R2. What does it refer to? R3. First, Nell opened the book. Then she read a page. Which word signals the next action?
R1. Response:
R2. Response:
R3. Response:
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BBC Bitesize · Practice link — not the full lesson
KS2 English
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KS2 English supports Cohesion within paragraphs. An adult previews and guides; this is a learning page, not a scored quiz.
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Check understanding
- Replace repeated nouns with pronouns or synonyms to maintain cohesion without ambiguity, e.g. 'The explorer found a cave. She examined it carefully'
- Use adverbials of sequence (firstly, then, next, finally) and cause (therefore, as a result, consequently) to connect ideas within a paragraph
- Identify where cohesion breaks down in a paragraph and insert appropriate linking devices to improve the flow
“When your child writes a paragraph, do the sentences flow together smoothly — using words like "however", "after this", or "in contrast" to link ideas, rather than every sentence starting with "And then"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Age range
- Ages 9–12
Standards