English Mastery

Cohesive Devices Across a Text

Pupils learn that cohesive devices link ideas within and across paragraphs to make writing flow.

English MasteryadvancedAges 11+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that cohesion is the way writing flows and holds together.
  • Use cohesive devices to link ideas within a paragraph.
  • Link ideas across paragraphs with adverbials and repeated key ideas.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasLinking Within a ParagraphLinking Across Paragraphs

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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