Body Paragraphs and Transitions

Why do we use transitions?

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

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Although
• Despite
• First

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CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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

• next
• eventually
• overall
• initially

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(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,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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

• However
• In addition
• All in all
• Although

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

There are other factors that could lead to violence besides video games. _______________ , poor mental health could cause violence behavior.

• for instance

• so

• however

• in addition

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.4.8