Transitions

To show a sequence of events (movement in time), use a transition like:

• also, another, like, too, in comparison
• first, next, before, now, finally
• besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
• as a result, because, since, so , therefore

To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently
• as a result, because, since, so
• furthermore, additionally, to continue

• but, yet, although, though

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

• besides, for example, also, furthermore
• first, next, before, later, finally
• also, another, like, in comparison
• so, therefore, consequently, because

To show an ending, or conclusion, use a transition like:

• for instance, such as, like
• finally, in conclusion, to summarize

• although, furthermore, besides
• first, next, later, after

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance
• finally, lastly, in conclusion
• but, yet, although, though
• also, another, in comparison, too

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

• for instance,
• as a result,
• however,
• in addition,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.

• therefore,
• on the other hand,
• in addition,
• furthermore,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:

• first, next, before, now, finally
• as a result, because, since, so
• since, while, like
• however, but, although, conversely

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

SELECT TWO: In order to transition when citing evidence you need to....

• use quotation marks around words taken directly from the text

• use ellipses, three dots (...) to show you've left out a few words

• use words like: however, but, since

• use the data and publishing company of the author

Which transitions do you use to cite evidence?

• Because ______, you can see ___________.

• To conclude,

• In paragraph ___ it states, "_____"

• This shows ________.