Go deep into the reasoning
This lesson will focus on adding as many effects as possible to a piece of evidence, doing this will help you make a logical link between evidence and outcomes.
You can be creative when it comes to the effects of your evidence. For instance, imagine a young student asks, "Why should I study hard?" A teacher might respond by saying:
If you study hard now, then you'll do well on your tests, and you'll likely get into a good university. A good education will lead to a good job, and a good job will help you lead a rich, fulfilling life. That's why you should study hard!
Discuss this question with your teacher:
Describe a moment when your life changed forever.
A. Start with a quick practice making sentences using "If... then..." Your instructor will guide you through a short exercise called, "What will happen if..."
B. Now that you are comfortable using "If... then...", try using as many roll-on effects as possible to smoothly answer the question about a life-changing moment from the Warm Up.
Try these abstract questions, and make sure to use "if... then..." at least twice in every question.
- Where do you think it's better for children to grow up: in a city, or in a more rural area?
- What makes someone a good driver?
- How important do you think folklore is in defining cultural identity?