Transition Words and Phrases for Essays

A transition word/phrase for the first body paragraph

• Lastly,

• Secondly,

• To begin with,

• Finally,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A transition word for the S in REST

• Therefore,

• This reveals,

• According to the text, "..."

• The author states, "..."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The introduction paragraph need a transition word/phrase

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A transition word/phrase for the conclusion paragraph

• Finally,

• Firstly,

• To start off,

• Also,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

In order to introduce an evidence I need to add a transition word/phrase

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Every option below is a transition word/phrase for the E in R.E.S.T EXCEPT:

• According to the text, "..."

• On page 2, line 4 the author states "..."

• Clearly,

• The author states, "..."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Additionally and Furthermore are good transition words for which paragraph?

• First Body Paragraph

• Second Body Paragraph

• Counterclaim Paragraph

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This reveals, This shows, This demonstrates, This highlights, are all transition phrases to what part of REST?

• R

• E

• S

• T

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A good transition word/phrase for the conclusion paragraph

• Lastly,

• To finalize,

• To conclude,

• In closing,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6