Transitions in Writing

Front

What are transitions in writing?

Back

Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the writing flow smoothly.

Front

Why do we use transitions?

Back

To make the writing flow and to guide the reader through the text.

Front

Give an example of a transition that shows cause and effect.

Back

As a result, since, consequently, because.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What transition would you use to indicate a contrasting idea?

Back

Nevertheless, however, on the other hand.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

List transitions that indicate chronological order.

Back

First, next, before, now, finally.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What is a transition that can be used to add information?

Back

Additionally, furthermore, also.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does the transition 'for example' indicate?

Back

It introduces a specific instance or illustration of a point.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What transition would you use to show a result?

Back

As a result, consequently.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of using 'otherwise' in a sentence?

Back

To indicate a different outcome if a condition is not met.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What transition can be used to compare two ideas?

Back

Similarly, in comparison.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5