Transitions and Transitional Phrases

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• concluding sentence

• topical order

• time order

• climactic order

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

a word or phrase placed at or near the beginning of a sentence to indicate its relation to the preceding sentence.

• conjunction

• transitional markers

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where do you need to include transition words and phrases?

• At the beginning of each paragraph

• When introducing a new idea or topic

• When including evidence

• The beginning of each sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should be present at the BEGINNING of every paragraph after the introduction?

• a transition word or phrase

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• a closing sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is an appropriate transition for your FIRST body paragraph?

• Furthermore,

• Additionally,

• To start with,

• Another reason

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is an appropriate transition for your SECOND body paragraph?

• First of all,

• Additionally,

• In conclusion,

• To begin,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is an appropriate transition for your THIRD body paragraph?

• To start things off,

• One factor

• Lastly,

• However,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

• Additionally

• Another point to consider

• Then

• Quote

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What are transitions used for in writing?

• Transitions are used to add unnecessary details to writing.

• Transitions are used to create smooth and logical connections between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.

• Transitions are used to make writing more repetitive.

• Transitions are used to confuse the reader.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Why are transitions important in writing?

• Transitions are not important in writing because they confuse the reader.

• Transitions are important in writing because they create coherence and flow between ideas.

• Transitions are important in writing because they make the text longer and more complex.

• Transitions are not important in writing because they disrupt the flow of ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6