As JP has been absent for over a week, today I briefly reviewed our prior study of transitions and cohesiveness. We then reviewed JP's homework answers analyzing assigned textbook essays. By focusing on the details of the studied passages, I explained the shortfalls in his homework responses and provided examples of how to improve his essay analysis. Additionally , I distributed a list of transition words and a list of subordinate phrases that can be incorporated into an essay to add cohesiveness and logic. I explained when and how to use these words and phrases to create a contrast, or to explain a claim ie, introduce commentary.