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Transitional Devices

The document provides a lesson on using appropriate transitions in a deductive paragraph. It begins with an opening prayer for the classroom. It then defines a deductive paragraph as one where the main idea is stated in the first sentence and followed by explanations. Examples of transitional devices like moreover and furthermore are given to achieve coherence between sentences. The lesson concludes with an example paragraph comparing one with better transitions to one without.

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Transitional Devices

The document provides a lesson on using appropriate transitions in a deductive paragraph. It begins with an opening prayer for the classroom. It then defines a deductive paragraph as one where the main idea is stated in the first sentence and followed by explanations. Examples of transitional devices like moreover and furthermore are given to achieve coherence between sentences. The lesson concludes with an example paragraph comparing one with better transitions to one without.

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Good

CLASS!
Morning,
Father God,
Come be with us today.
Fill our hearts with joy.
Fill our minds with learning.
Fill our classroom with peace.
Fill our lesson with fun.
Fill our friendships with kindness.
Fill our school with love.
Amen.
Fill Me
Using Appropriate
Transitions in a
Deductive Paragraph

Presented by:
Alice L. Espiritu
Deductive Paragraph
A deductive paragraph is the paragraph
that the main idea lies in the initial
paragraph. The main idea or subject
matter paragraph that stated in the first
sentence and then followed by detailed
explanations of the main ideas.
One characteristics of an effective
paragraph is coherence. This means
that the paragraph flows, and the
reader clearly follow the thought of
the writer. A way to achieve
coherence is to use transitional
devices.
Transitional Devices
Transitional devices are words or
phrases that help carry a thought
from one sentence to another, from
one idea to another, or from one
paragraph to another.
How to use appropriate transitions
and signals in a deductive
paragraph?
1.Put the main idea at the beginning of
the paragraph.
2.The main idea consists of general
statement followed by a specific
explanation.
3. Make sure your paragraph is clear
and focused.
Example:
Example:
Which paragraph is better?
Set A Set B
Drawing is all about taking time Drawing is all about taking the
to master each step. Mastering time to master each step. In other
the art of drawing doesn't happen words, mastering the art of
in a day. It's a skill that takes drawing doesn't happen in a day.
daily practice. You need Furthermore, it's a skill that
dedication to hone your craft. It's takes daily practice as well as
important not to burn yourself dedication to hone your craft. It's
out. You need to stick with it. important not to burn yourself
out, but you need to stick with it.
Summary of the Lesson

Parallel structure or Parallelism is the


repetition of a chosen grammatical
form within a sentence. it allows
writer to achieve a sense of rhythm
and order.
THANK

YOU!

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