- Definition
Cohesive ties are words or phrases that connect ideas and sentences in a text, making it flow smoothly and easier to understand. They help all the parts of a story or explanation stick together.
In 'The girl has a ball. She throws it,' the words 'she' and 'it' connect the sentences by referring back to the girl and the ball.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Cohesive ties are like the little hooks that link train cars together, connecting one idea to the next.
Ask your child: The dog is big. He is friendly. Who is 'he'?
Common mix-up: Kids often read sentence by sentence without seeing the links. These special words are like bridges that help all the sentences tell one story together.
Examples
- Using 'and' to connect two actions, like in 'We played games and we ate snacks.'
- In 'The kids are at the park. They are on the swings,' the word 'they' connects back to 'the kids.'
cohesive ties is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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