Transitions

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

Tags

CCSS.W.4.3C

CCSS.W.4.4

_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.

• Although
• Despite
• First

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.

• next
• eventually
• overall
• initially

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.W.4.3C

(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.

• Otherwise,
• Meanwhile,
• In conclusion,
• Likewise,

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1D

CCSS.W.4.2E

CCSS.W.4.3E

CCSS.W.4.4

______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.W.4.3C

Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However
• In addition
• All in all
• Although

Tags

CCSS.W.4.3C

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example
• Additionally
• As a result
• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1C

CCSS.W.4.2C

CCSS.W.4.3C

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2C

CCSS.W.4.3C

CCSS.W.4.4