Revisions- Transition Words

Transition Words

Mr. Baxter's 7th ELA 4/12/24

​Objective:

​By then end of class, we will be able to

• I can identify different types of transition words and implement transition words into my own writing.

​Transition Words

• ​Transition words are words that help move one idea (sentence) to the next one. 

• They show a relationship between two ideas. 

• Transition words add polish and flow to our writing (and speaking!)

Open Ended

Why are transition words important to our language and our writing?

Open Ended

What are some examples of transition words?

Multiple Choice

Science class is very hard. For instance, we had to memorize 5 different formulas for a quiz.

What does this transition do? Think about what the following information adds.

• adds information

• time/sequence

• contradict/contrast

• illustration/example

Adding Information

Examples: In addition, also, furthermore

Illustration/Example

Examples: for example, such as, in fact

Contradict/Contrast

Examples: however, on the contrary, otherwise

Time/Sequence

Examples: last, first, before

Conclusions

Examples: finally, in summary, therefore

Cause & Effect

Examples: as a result, consequently

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage. 

What category of transition words is most needed to make this passage flow better?

• time and sequence

• cause and effect

• addition

• contrast

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you wanted to expand on an idea in your writing to further clarify the idea for your reader. Which of following transition words or phrases would you NOT want to use?

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Likewise

Multiple Choice

Assume that you wanted to indicate a shift in time in your writing. Which of the following words or phrases would you NOT use?

• Meanwhile

• For example

• Next

• Finally

Multiple Choice

What transition would you incorporate to indicate to readers they are nearing the end of a written piece?

• Likewise

• To summarize

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

Multiple Choice

Which Transition belongs in the blank?

_______ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their free time reading.

• Nevertheless

• Before

• Because

Multiple Choice

Which transition type is before?

• time

• addition

• cause and effect

Multiple Choice

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

Multiple Choice

 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

• Otherwise
• Hence
• Nonetheless

Multiple Choice

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• Otherwise

Open Ended

Choose one transition word from each of your three assigned categories and write a sentence for each word. Bonus points if all three sentences flow together with the same topic!