Connectors and Linkers
Use this transition when you want to summarize your main points briefly at the end of a paragraph.
What is "In a nutshell
This idiom means to follow the intended plan without getting distracted by irrelevant ideas.
What is "To stay on track"?
Instead of saying "You must," use this more formal, imperative phrase.
What is "It is imperative to..."?
This term refers to the specific group of people the text is written for.
What is the "Target Audience"?
This formal connector is a more sophisticated way of saying "but" or "however."
What is "Conversely"
If a student understands a hidden meaning in a text, they are doing this.
What is "Reading between the lines"?
This phrase is used to point the reader’s focus toward a very specific requirement or criterion.
What is "Special attention should be paid to..."?
This "R-word" describes the level of formality chosen for a specific task.
What is "Register"?
Use this specific linker when you want to add a piece of information that is even more important than the previous one.
What is "Moreover
This expression refers to a basic, practical principle that applies to most situations.
What is a "Rule of thumb"?
o describe why a writer must keep the same level of formality throughout a text, you would say this "is key."
What is "Consistency"?
These are the specific "rules" or features that define a text type, such as a date for a diary or a headline for an article.
What are "Conventions"?
This phrase is used to introduce the most important point of all, often used in a conclusion.
What is "Above all else"?
When a piece of writing perfectly fulfills the requirements of the prompt, it is said to do this.
What is "To hit the mark"?
This strong warning phrase is used to tell students to stay away from errors like slang or "text speak."
What is "Avoid at all costs"?
The acronym "FAP" stands for these three essential elements of Paper 1.
What are Format, Audience, and Purpose?
This three-word phrase is used to describe a sequence where one event follows another.
What is "Subsequently"
This phrase is used to suggest that something must be remembered or considered throughout the writing process.
What is "To keep in mind"?
This phrase is used in an introduction to describe the guidelines as a tool for success.
What is "A roadmap for navigating"
Rhetorical questions and the "Rule of Three" are examples of these.
What are "Persuasive Devices"?