Transitions in Writing

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the reader understand the relationship between them.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give examples of transition words that show cause and effect.

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Examples include: as a result, since, consequently, because.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What transition words can be used to add more information?

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Transition words for addition include: besides, for example, furthermore.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What transition words indicate an ending?

Back

Transition words that show an ending include: finally, in conclusion, lastly.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Fill in the blank: Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

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as a result.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to guide the reader through the text, making it easier to follow the writer's ideas.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Provide a transition word that can be used to contrast ideas.

Back

However.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What transition word can be used to give an example?

Back

For example.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Fill in the blank: My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

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For example.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What transition words can be used to show sequence?

Back

Transition words for sequence include: first, next, later, finally.