Transition Words

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Dominos.

• so

• in addition

• consequently

• however

_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.

• In conclusion
• To begin with
• Eventually
• Then

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

• For example

• Another

• First

• As a result

_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.

• Because

• Second

• Before

Where would this transition word go in your story?

To begin with

• middle

• beginning

• end

First, I opened the bag of french fries. ______, I put them in the oven.

• Because

• First

• Next

Where would this transitional word go in your story?

In summary,

• beginning

• middle

• end

Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.

• After

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However