A Variety Of Stems

Worksheet Description

The Elaboration Stems worksheet is a writing aid that provides students with a variety of sentence starters to help them elaborate on their ideas in writing. Each stem, such as “This means that” or “This statement is important because,” is intended to prompt further explanation and support for statements made in an essay or answer. These stems guide students to expand their reasoning, make connections, and clarify the significance of their points. The worksheet serves as a scaffold to help students practice adding depth to their writing.

The worksheet teaches students how to enhance their written arguments and explanations effectively. By using these elaboration stems, students learn to extend their thoughts and provide additional context, clarification, or evidence. This practice encourages critical thinking as students must consider why their statements matter and how they relate to the larger discussion. The ultimate goal is to improve students’ ability to communicate their ideas clearly and persuasively in written form.