functionThe job a sentence, phrase, or detail does in a text, such as giving an example, challenging a view, or limiting a claim.
You’ll leave with these skills
01Label the job each part of a passage doesSay in a few words of your own what each paragraph does, like “gives an example” or “pushes back.”
02Describe how the second part of a text connects to the firstDecide whether the second part explains the first, argues against it, shows its result, or solves its problem.
03Spot the transition word that shows how two parts connectLook at the first words of the second part for “however,” “as a result,” or “in contrast,” and pick the choice that names the same connection.
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