Transitions in Writing

Front

What are transitions in writing?

Back

Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

Front

Give an example of a transition that shows contrast.

Back

However, but, on the other hand.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

Back

To guide readers through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

Front

What transition can be used to indicate a sequence of events?

Back

First, next, then, finally.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What does 'initially' mean in writing?

Back

It refers to the beginning or the first stage of something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What transition would you use to provide an example?

Back

For example, such as, for instance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a cause and effect transition?

Back

Transitions that explain why something happens, like 'because' or 'as a result'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does 'furthermore' indicate in writing?

Back

It adds additional information or reinforces a point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the meaning of 'in other words'?

Back

It is used to clarify or rephrase something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What transition can show a conclusion?

Back

In conclusion, finally, to sum up.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5