Transitions in Writing

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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.

Front

List some transitions that show chronological order.

Back

First, next, before, now, finally.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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What transition would you use to show cause and effect?

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As a result, since, consequently, because.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

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What transition indicates a contradiction?

Back

However, but, although, conversely.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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What is a chronological transition?

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A transition that indicates the order of events in time.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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Give an example of a transition that shows addition.

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Furthermore, in addition.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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What is the purpose of using transitions in a paragraph?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What transition can be used to compare two ideas?

Back

Similarly, likewise.

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What does the transition 'initially' indicate?

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It indicates the beginning or first stage of something.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5