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.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Give examples of transition words that show chronological order.

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First, next, before, now, finally.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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What transition word can be used to provide an example?

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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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What transition word indicates a contrast?

Back

However.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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What transition word shows a result or consequence?

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As a result.

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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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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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To improve the flow of writing and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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What transition word can be used to add information?

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In addition.

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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 word can be used to summarize information?

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All in all.

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What transition word can be used to compare ideas?

Back

Similarly.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What transition word can indicate a cause?

Back

Because.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6