Transition Words to show Time and Sequence

Transition Words

to show Time and Sequence

​What is the purpose?

• ​To show the sequence of events.

• ​To connect one event to the next.

• ​To smoothly transition the reader from one point of the story to the next.

Multiple Choice

Time and sequence transitions will help the narrative feel cohesive. 

• True

• False

​What are the Time and Sequence Transitions?

• Later

• After

• Before

• Then

• Next

• Soon

• ​Finally

• ​Following

• ​First, Second, Third...

Multiple Choice

Which transition word works best to connect the two sentences. 

I went to the bank.

I went to the mall.

• Soon

• After

• Finally

Multiple Choice

Which transition works best:

After all this time I _________ have my paycheck. 

• Soon

• Finally

• Before

• Next

​Have a variety in your narrative!

​Do not use the same transition over and over again.

​I should see then used no more than twice in your narrative. There are so many other words to use!

Multiple Choice

Using a transition word other than then, which transition word works best to begin the sentence:

She left the door open. 

• Soon

• Following

• Next

• Later

Multiple Choice

Using a transition word other than then, which transition word works to connect the two sentences:

Kayla went home. 

She saw her mom was already home. 

• Soon

• Following

• After

• Later

Multiple Choice

Which transition word does not show time or sequence?

• Before

• Behind

• After

• Next