Transitions Between Ideas

How are transition words useful in your writing?

• Shows a logical sequence/progression of ideas

• Signal you're moving from one idea to the next

• Show contrasting ideas

• Add additional ideas

• All of the Above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is a transition word?

• That

• If

• Moreover,

• Whenever

• Once

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transition words should you use to ADD a similar idea?

• "Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"

• "On the other hand," "However,"

• "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"

• "Therefore," "Finally," "First,"

• "For example," "For instance,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transition words should you use to SHOW A SEQUENCE of ideas?

• "Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"

• "On the other hand," "However,"

• "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"

• "Therefore," "Finally," "First,"

• "For example," "For instance,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transition words should you use to INTRODUCE AN EXAMPLE?

• "Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"

• "On the other hand," "However,"

• "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"

• "Therefore," "Finally," "First,"

• "For example," "For instance,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transition words should you use to SUMMARIZE an idea?

• "Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"

• "On the other hand," "However,"

• "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"

• "Therefore," "Finally," "First,"

• "For example," "For instance,"

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following transition words should you use to COMPARE an idea?

• "Thus," "As a result," "In conclusion,"

• "On the other hand," "However,"

• "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Also,"

• "Therefore," "Finally," "First,"

• "For example," "For instance,"

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In an essay, where does the thesis statement belong?

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the 1st body paragraph

• The last sentence of the conclusion

In an essay, where does the hook belong?

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the 1st body paragraph

• The last sentence of the conclusion

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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 would the 3rd body paragraph be with this thesis?: Dogs must be potty trained, fed daily, and walked regularly.

• Dogs must be fed daily.

• Dogs must be potty trained.

• Dogs must be walked regularly.

• None of the above