Idea Architect Writing Worksheet
Name: _____________________________ Date: __________________
Class/Period: _____________ Score: ______ / 25
ESL Academic Writing Workshop • Level 3-5
Idea Architect: Academic Sentences
Build precision writing with Tier 2 academic vocabulary, connectors, and complex clauses.
Stage 1 of 2 Sentence Mastery
Part 1: Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary Matrix
Study the words, meanings, and grammatical patterns
analyze verb
To examine closely and break down into parts to understand meaning.
Stem: Scientists analyze the evidence to determine...
consequently adverb
As a direct result or outcome of something that happened before.
Stem: The lake dried up; consequently, the animals...
demonstrate verb
To clearly show, explain, or prove using facts and evidence.
Stem: The survey results demonstrate that most students...
furthermore adverb
In addition to what was already said; used to introduce a stronger point.
Stem: The program saves money; furthermore, it saves time...
Part 2: Sentence Combining & Expansion Lab
Formula: Clause + Transition + Detail
Combine each pair of simple sentences into one complex academic sentence using the word in brackets.
1. Pair: Online classes offer flexibility. Many learners feel isolated. [Although]
2. Pair: Ocean temperatures rise each decade. Coral reefs lose their color. [consequently]
3. Pair: The laboratory conducted three experiments. They confirmed clean water. [demonstrate]
Part 3: Fragment vs. Complete Sentence Check
Circle C if complete sentence or F if sentence fragment.
1. Because the committee analyzed the survey. C / F
2. The results clearly demonstrate community need. C / F
Student: _____________________________ STAGE 2: PARAGRAPH ARCHITECTURE & REVISION Page: 2 of 2
Part 4: The CER Paragraph Architect (Claim • Evidence • Reasoning)
Organize your ideas into a unified academic paragraph before writing your final draft.
Target: 1 Topic • 2 Transitions
1 Claim (Topic Sentence): What central argument are you making? Frame: In order to improve..., schools should...
2 Evidence (Fact or Citation): What fact or data supports your claim? Frame: For instance, studies demonstrate that...
3 Reasoning (Analysis & Consequence): How does this evidence prove your claim? Frame: Consequently, this proves that... Furthermore...
Part 5: Synthesize Into a Final Academic Paragraph
Target words: analyze, consequently, demonstrate, furthermore
Part 6: Writing & Revision Quality Checklist
Verify before submitting your draft
Clear Claim stating central idea
Included specific Evidence / example
Used at least two target words
Used complex connectors (although, since)
Checked subject-verb agreement
Capitalization and end punctuation verified
Peer Reviewer: _____________________________ One Strength: _____________________________