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You have learned a lot about the environment! Now let’s learn a real writing skill: how to write a paragraph where every sentence connects clearly — this is called a coherent paragraph.
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What Makes a Paragraph Coherent?
A “coherent” paragraph means all the sentences fit together clearly, like puzzle pieces. It has three parts:
Coherent Paragraph
1. One clear topic sentence → 2. Every sentence connects to it → 3. Linking words join the ideas together
الفقرة “المتماسكة” تعني أن كل الجمل ترتبط ببعضها بوضوح، مثل قطع الألغاز. لها 3 أجزاء: جملة موضوع واحدة، كل جملة ترتبط بها، وكلمات ربط تصل الأفكار.
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Useful Linking Words
These small words help connect your ideas smoothly:
Linking Words
becausesoalsohowever
Example
I recycle because it helps the environment.
Plastic is harmful, so we should reduce it.
I recycle because it helps the environment.
Plastic is harmful, so we should reduce it.
💡 Easy Tip
“Because” gives a reason, “so” gives a result, “also” adds an idea, and “however” shows a contrast. Each one connects sentences differently!
“Because” gives a reason, “so” gives a result, “also” adds an idea, and “however” shows a contrast. Each one connects sentences differently!
هذه الكلمات الصغيرة تساعد على ربط أفكارك بسلاسة: because (لأن) تعطي سببا، so (لذلك) تعطي نتيجة، also (أيضا) تضيف فكرة، however (لكن) تظهر تناقضا.
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A Model Paragraph
Read this example paragraph. Notice how every sentence connects to the topic:
Model Paragraph
Recycling is important for our planet. It reduces waste because used materials can be made into new things. It also protects wildlife, since animals are often harmed by litter. However, many people still don’t recycle enough. We should all try to recycle more.
Recycling is important for our planet. It reduces waste because used materials can be made into new things. It also protects wildlife, since animals are often harmed by litter. However, many people still don’t recycle enough. We should all try to recycle more.
See how “because,” “also,” and “however” connect each new idea to the one before it?
لاحظ كيف تربط “because” و”also” و”however” كل فكرة جديدة بالفكرة التي قبلها. كل الجمل في هذه الفقرة ترتبط بموضوع واحد: أهمية إعادة التدوير.
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Now Write Your Own!
Choose one environmental topic — pollution, recycling, or protecting animals. Write a short coherent paragraph using linking words!
Your Writing Plan
Topic sentence → Detail 1 (because…) → Detail 2 (also…) → A contrast (however…) → Closing sentence
اختر موضوعا بيئيا واحدا: التلوث، إعادة التدوير، أو حماية الحيوانات. اكتب فقرة متماسكة قصيرة باستخدام كلمات الربط.
One Idea at a Time — Summary Card
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A coherent paragraph has one clear ___.
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“I recycle ___ it helps the environment.” (giving a reason)
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“Plastic is harmful, ___ we should reduce it.” (giving a result)
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“___” shows a contrast between two ideas.
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