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Year 5 Cohesion Across Paragraphs practice
English · ages 9–10 · Writing
Learning goal: I can connect paragraphs so the whole text flows.
- 1Link
Choose a cohesive device for contrast: however / because / first.
- 2Pronoun
Replace repeated noun: 'The storm grew. The storm moved east.'
- 3Reference
What does 'this' refer to in a short pair of sentences?
- 4Paragraph order
Order three paragraphs: introduction, development, conclusion.
- 5Time link
Use a time adverbial to connect events across paragraphs.
- 6Edit
Improve cohesion in a short paragraph by changing one repeated noun or adding a connector.
Parent or teacher notes
- Ask the learner to show working or quote evidence only where the task requires it.
- Use the answer guide to identify the exact misconception rather than asking for unnecessary extra writing.
- For extended English tasks, quality and accuracy matter more than length.
Answer and assessment guidance
- 1. however
- 2. The storm grew. It moved east.
- 3. Correct antecedent from context.
- 4. Introduction, development, conclusion.
- 5. e.g. Later that evening, ...
- 6. A valid cohesive improvement.