Four Purposes

Worksheet Description

The Elaboration Sentences worksheet is designed to help students enhance their writing by using specific sentence frames that establish cause and effect, provide emphasis, cite references, and reference generally accepted concepts. It lists various sentence starters such as “As a result,” “Indeed,” and “According to,” which are intended to assist students in constructing more complex sentences that clearly convey their ideas and the relationships between them. These frames are helpful for structuring arguments, supporting statements with evidence, and adding depth to their analysis within an essay or report.

The worksheet is teaching students how to effectively elaborate on points in their writing by introducing new concepts or information in a logical and impactful way. It encourages students to think critically about how they present their arguments and evidence, and how to emphasize key points. By practicing with these sentence frames, students can improve the coherence and persuasiveness of their writing. The exercise also aims to broaden their vocabulary and familiarize them with common academic language used to articulate sophisticated ideas.