Transition Phrases

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What are transition phrases?

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Transition phrases are words or groups of words that connect ideas and help guide the reader through a text.

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Why are transition phrases important in writing?

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They help to create coherence and clarity in writing by linking sentences and paragraphs.

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What punctuation mark must you use when providing textual evidence?

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Quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of the first body paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To introduce the main claim or argument.

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What transition word starts the first body paragraph?

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First.

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What is the role of the second body paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To provide the first reason supporting the main claim.

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What transition phrase do you use before presenting your analysis?

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This proves.

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What transition do we use to present the third reason in a TDA?

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Lastly.

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What is an alternate claim in an argumentative essay?

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An alternate claim presents a counterargument or opposing viewpoint.

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What transition phrase can be used to add information?

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Additionally.