In preparation for the unit test , I today reviewed the rubric elements for the essay portion. I first emphasized how to use transitions and transition phrases after which we studied the lists of transitional words and phrases that I distributed. I further demonstrated how to create cohesion between paragraphs . Next, I outlined on the board the elements and techniques that could be used in each section of the essay: the intro, the body and the conclusion. We then looked at the test prompt and discussed how to craft a thesis in response to the prompt.