Transitions

Which of these would be the STRONGEST transition to use for evidence 1?

• Finally,

• Initially,

• To begin with,

• Furthermore,

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CCSS.W.2.1

Why do we use transitions?

• To add something else to our grade

• To make the writing flow from one idea to the next

• To make our writing really descriptive

• Because we want to

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CCSS.W.2.1

Which transition is the MOST advanced for evidence 2?

• Moreover,

• Next,

• Furthermore,

• Also,

Which transition is more advanced and should replace "Next"?

• Also,

• In addition,

• Furthermore,

• My next example is

Which is the best transition for this evidence sentence?

_________ the author writes, "it is quiet and distraction free."

• Even though,

• To start,

• Secondly,

• Although,

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CCSS.W.2.1

Which transition is the STRONGEST choice to replace "First"?

• On the other hand,

• To begin,

• Firstly,

• Initially,

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CCSS.W.2.3

What must you write immediately after your transition?

• period

• lead in

• evidence

• comma

Which transition word is BEST for ending your body paragraph (concluding sentence)?

• To sum it up,

• To reemphasize,

• In conclusion,

• Finally,

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CCSS.W.2.1

CCSS.W.2.2

What is the transition word in this sentence?  Initially, Mrs. Bell briskly walked across the hall.

• briskly
• Initially

• walked
• across

Which transition is the strongest for a concluding sentence?

• To end it

• Finally

• To sum it up

• Initially

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CCSS.W.2.1

CCSS.W.2.2