This shows...

When it comes to writing analysis, students often get stuck in the habit of repeating "This shows..." This resource gives students three ways that they can break this habit, leading to more variation in their writing and challenging them to use more expressive terms. The resource includes a long list of alternative verbs and a page where they can practice rewriting "This shows..." sentences. As I work one-on-one with students, I tend to get them to rewrite sentences from their own essays, but some sample sentences might be required for group/class teaching.