TRANSITIONS

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us sound interesting

• To make the writing flow and connect our ideas

• to be mean to our readers

• Because we want to finish quickly

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

• Although
• Despite
• First

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

____________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.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

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

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

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

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

Tags

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.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Which of these would be a good transition to BEGIN a composition?

• Finally

• Next

• To begin with

• I also think

Tags

CCSS.W.4.3C

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great too.

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• So

• In sum

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6