Adding Clarity

Worksheet Description

The Elaboration Sentences worksheet is a collection of phrase starters designed to assist students in adding depth and clarity to their writing. The phrases, such as “Evidently,” “Obviously,” “This illustrates,” and “This can imply,” serve as prompts for students to expand on their ideas, provide evidence, and explain their reasoning. The worksheet is structured to help students learn how to make inferences, draw conclusions, and present arguments more persuasively.

By practicing with these elaboration frames, students are being taught to enhance their critical thinking and writing skills. They learn to connect their assertions with explanatory follow-ups, which is essential for writing analytically and reflectively. The worksheet encourages students to consider the implications of their statements and the evidence they present, fostering a more sophisticated level of discourse in their written work. This exercise is crucial for developing the ability to write clearly and convincingly in academic settings.