Transition words

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Since, consequently, as a result, therefore, thus

• To summarize/conclude/repeat

• To intensify

• To signal cause or effect (results)

• To indicate contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Like, similarly, for the same reason

• To signal comparisons

• To signal order or sequence

• To signal alternatives, exceptions, objections

• To signal time

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

finally, meanwhile, ultimately, presently

• To indicate contrast

• To summarize/conclude/repeat

• To signal time

• To signal alternatives, exceptions, objections

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

first, second, (etc.), finally, next, then, to begin with

• To signal order or sequence

• To signal time

• To signal examples/clarification

• To signal cause or effect (results)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

for instance, furthermore, in other words

• To summarize/conclude/repeat

• To signal examples/clarification

• To signal alternatives, exceptions, objections

• To signal additional information

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

but, in contrast, conversely, however, nevertheless, yet, on the other hand, of course, in spite

• To indicate contrast

• To signal comparisons

• To signal purpose (reason)

• To signal alternatives, exceptions, objections

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

furthermore, too, moreover, in addition, then, another

• To signal additional information

• To signal cause or effect (results)

• To signal comparisons

• To signal purpose (reason)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

There are other factors that could lead to violence besides video games. _______________ , poor mental health could cause violence behavior.

• for instance

• so

• however

• in addition

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

There is no homework tonight; ____________, there has been no homework all week.

• in fact
• as a result
• therefore
• consequently 

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2