Relationship Between Ideas

The transition word/phrase "In the same manner" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Sequence

• Addition

• Comparison (similarity)

• Emphasis

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The transition word/phrase "To illustrate" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Example

• Emphasis

• Addition

• Cause & effect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2?

• While pineapples are delicious and nutritious, oranges have other appeals.

• On the other hand, oranges are also tasty and healthy.

• Like pineapples, oranges are tasty and healthy.

• For example, oranges are tasty and healthy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: Video games are often criticized for their negative effect on players--especially young people. Par. 2 main idea: Studies show that video games offer relaxation and valuable entertainment to young people.

• In addition to being criticized for their negative effects, video games offer relaxation and entertainment.

• In spite of all this criticism, studies show that video games may offer important benefits for young people.

• Certainly, video games provide relaxation and entertainment.

• As a result of this criticism, video games provide many benefits for young people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: "Fast fashion," the industry of quickly and cheaply producing low-quality clothes and accessories, causes a great deal of harm. Par. 2 main idea: The workers who produce "fast fashion," such as stylish, $5 t-shirts, often work for low wages in dangerous conditions.

• Meanwhile, workers who produce fast fashion make low wages and operate in dangerous conditions.

• Regardless, the working conditions of those who produce fast fashion challenge the benefit of this industry.

• For instance, the workers who produce fast fashion are one group who suffer from the industry.

• Also, workers who sew these clothes suffer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Fill in the blank with the BEST transition word:

_________ the intellectual benefits, reading provides stress relief, benefits mental health, and helps people empathize with others.

• In addition to

• Despite

• As an illustration of

• As a result of

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the cause and effect text structure?

• The author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes, and examples.

• When the author uses the order of events or chronology to inform the reader about the events or content

• When the author explains how two or more elements are alike and how they are different. 

• The author shows how one thing leads to another. 

• The author presents a problem and one or more possible solutions. 

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the purpose of the compare and contrast text structure?

• present a concerning issue and share something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue.

• The purpose is to create relationships between events and ideas.

• The purpose is to explore the relationship between the elements.

• The main  purpose is to inform the reader about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the purpose of the cause and efffect text structure?

• present a concerning issue and share something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue.

• The purpose is to create relationships between events and ideas.

• The purpose is to explore the relationship between the elements.

• The main  purpose is to inform the reader about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which transition word/phrase is used to show a contrast between ideas?

• A) Similarly

• B) However

• C) Furthermore

• D) Consequently

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5