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Paragraphing Tool - Task 1: Signposting

You can use words or phrases to link your paragraphs together and to guide
your reader through your writing. This is called ‘signposting’.

Below are some examples of words and phrases that can link your paragraphs:

Some people also believe In contrast Also However

To begin with Later To sum up As well as this

Taking all this into account In addition Firstly In conclusion

On the other hand To conclude Although Finally

Sort these words and phrases into the table below to show when you would use them.

The first two have been done for you.

To show time order:

For introducing points to support or develop an idea:
Some people also believe

For introducing points to argue against (contrast) an idea:
In contrast

For summing up or coming to a conclusion:

Remember, a whole sentence can be used for signposting
too. This is called a TOPIC SENTENCE - it lets you know
what the paragraph is about. See the example below:

TOPIC SENTENCE

At Pete’s Pets you can buy food for all types of pets. The

store sells tinned and dried food and also has a large freezer
section with fresh food.

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Paragraphing Tool: Task 1

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