Transitional Words/Phrases for Argumentative Essay

What is the main purpose of using transition words in an essay?

• To introduce new topics

• To impress the reader with complex vocabulary

• To create flow and strengthen the argument

• To increase the word count

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What problem do some writers face that transition words help solve?

• Lack of evidence to support their arguments

• Sentences standing alone without connection to each other

• Too many spelling and grammar mistakes

• Inability to come up with a conclusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should a well-written essay be like?

• A series of quotes from famous people

• A detailed analysis of every point of view

• A nice smooth read with a beginning and an end point

• A collection of advanced vocabulary

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the first step to create flow using transitions?

• Rewriting the entire essay

• Asking a friend for their opinion

• Identifying places in the essay that jump from one idea to another

• Adding transition words randomly

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Where should transition words be placed in an essay?

• At the beginning of every paragraph

• At the start of the essay

• Only in the conclusion

• In between sentences

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What effect does using the same transition repeatedly have?

• It emphasizes important points

• It makes the essay more interesting

• It gets boring and hurts the argument

• It helps the reader memorize the essay

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What is a benefit of knowing many different transition words?

• To replace evidence in the argument

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid repeating the same ones

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is NOT a correct example of a transition word or phrase?

• Very big

• In contrast

• Furthermore

• Additionally

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do after adding transition words to your essay?

• Submit it immediately

• Change the topic of your essay

• Reread to be sure the ideas flow for the reader

• Delete half of them

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CCSS.W.9-10.5

Why is it important for paragraphs in an essay to have flow?

• To make it easier to memorize

• To make it look longer

• To impress the teacher with complex structures

• To ensure a coherent argument and readability

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6