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Teach students to support general statements with specific examples using precise phrases.
Introduction to exemplification phrases.
When we write or speak, making general statements isn't enough. If you say, "Plants have adapted to dry climates," a reader might wonder how. To make your writing strong and believable, you must support your claims with concrete facts.
We use exemplification connectors—special words and phrases—to introduce these facts. They turn abstract ideas into real, understandable pictures.
Visual doodles for exemplification phrases.
An infographic showing 8 simple hand-drawn style doodles arranged in a 2x4 grid. Each doodle represents an example conne…
Interactive guide on placing exemplification phrases.
Where does the connector go? Let's look at the grammar structure for both styles.
These phrases start a fresh sentence right after a period, followed immediately by a comma.
These connect ideas smoothly inside a single ongoing sentence. Do not put a period before them.
Fill-in-the-blank practice with exemplification phrases.
Animals like go into a deep sleep called hibernation during winter to survive the extreme cold. In our solar system, giant planets like have spectacular rings surrounding them, which are made of ice and dust. The state of in India is known for the Thar Desert, which experiences very low rainfall and high temperatures. To communicate effectively, a student must develop four core language skills, starting with as the primary receptive skill. In science, we use a to observe tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Multiple-choice practice on choosing the correct exemplification phrase based on sentence structure.
Choose the best connector for the sentence: "India shares its land boundaries with seven countries, ________ Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh."
Write a sentence supporting a claim with a specific example.
Read this claim: "Technology has changed how students learn."
Add one specific example to this claim using an appropriate exemplification connector.
Select the connector that fits your sentence's grammar.
Ensure your sentence follows correct punctuation rules based on the connector you chose.
Flashcards for key exemplification phrases.