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Learning Objectives:

• Identify conjunctions in an argumentative text;

• Use conjunctions in composing argumentative


text; and

• Point out the relevance of learning conjunctions


in composing argumentative text.
Connecting Ideas using
Conjunctions in an
Argumentative Text
What is a conjunction?
Conjunction
•is the glue that holds words, phrases, and
clauses (both dependent and independent)
together.
•There are three different kinds of conjunctions
-- coordinating, subordinating, and correlative -
- each serving its own, distinct purpose, but all
working to bring words together.
Examples:
Peter and Paul are best friends.
(the word “and” is a conjunction. It is joining two
entities, which are Peter, and Paul).

I am going to the market and to the grocery store.


(the word “and” in this sentence is joining two ideas, which
are going to the market and to the grocery store).
Examples:
My mother asked me if I am going to wash my
clothes or wash the dishes.
(It is stating that the girl has two choices, to wash her
clothes or wash the dishes)
Conjunctions
•serve as a cue within a sentence,
signaling the reader that another idea is
coming.
•Coordinating conjunctions link ideas by
showing how they relate.
• For example, a word like "and"
indicates two ideas that go together.
Conjunctions
• A subordinating conjunction indicates that one
idea depends on another.

• For instance, in this sentence the word "unless"


depends on the action that follows it:

• Example:
We will be late unless we leave now.
Conjunctions
• Correlative conjunctions join elements within a
sentence, indicating the two are of equal
importance.

• The words "neither" and "nor" work this way in


this sentence:

• Example:
I like neither carrots nor celery.
Activity #3: FILL ME UP!

Complete each sentence using the subordinating


conjunction from the parenthesis. Please write the
word in capital letters. Please use a clean sheet of
paper for your answers.
Activity #3: FILL ME UP!
Part 2
Conjunctions or connectors
•have its functions in the
sentences. This is especially if
the conjunctions or connectors
will be used in a format text like
argumentative text.
Transitions
•also serve the same purpose as
conjunctions, but on a larger scale.
•They signal to the reader the relationship
between ideas in a paragraph or even
between paragraphs.
•By connecting larger ideas, they let
readers know what to do with the
information presented to them.
Transitions
•Indicating these connections help reinforce
the argument within a paper. Phrases like
"for example" let the reader know the
information that follows is meant to support
an idea.
•Thus, the use of transitions cues readers
into the writer's thinking process.
Conjunctions
•improve the paper as a whole by
giving the writing coherence, or
flow.
•A conjunctive adverb such as
"however" or "overall" joins two
complete sentences, using either a
semicolon or a period.
Conjunctions
•These words and phrases serve
different purposes: showing
agreement, opposition, causality,
support or emphasis, consequence,
and conclusion.
•They work like a bridge from one of the
writer's points to another.
Example:
•"however" lets the reader know the
statement that follows is in opposition to
the preceding; "overall" signals a
conclusion.
•These signals guide readers to either
reflect on what came before or anticipate
what is coming next in the paragraph.
Take note of this:
•conjunctions and conjunctive
adverbs unite elements of an
argument together.
• When the argument is unified and
cohesive, readers are more likely
to believe what the writer is saying.
Take note of this:
•Readers need a guide; without this
guide, they might get lost in the
argument.
•Readers struggling to follow a writer's
thought progression become frustrated
and may even stop reading the paper.
Take note of this:
•When a writer takes the time to make
the argument more readable, this
engenders faith and goodwill in the
readers.
• As Aristotle pointed out, creating that
goodwill, what he called ethos, makes
people more open to persuasion.
•The words you are thinking of do
function similar to coordinating
conjunctions, but they are classified as
conjunctive adverbs.
•Some examples of conjunctive adverbs
are however, moreover, namely,
nevertheless, meanwhile,
subsequently, and furthermore.
Example:
1) The rules formulated were good,
however, some statements were of
not applicable to the English Club.

2) Students who will be delivering their


speech namely; Peter, Paul, Edgar.
Assessment:
Assessment:

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