Transitions OL

To show a sequence of events (movement in time), use a transition like:

• first, next, before, now, finally
• besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
• as a result, because, since, so , therefore

To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:

• as a result, because, since, so
• furthermore, additionally, to continue

• but, yet, although, though

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

• first, next, before, later, finally
• also, another, like, in comparison
• so, therefore, consequently, because

To show an ending, or conclusion, use a transition like:

• finally, in conclusion, to summarize

• although, furthermore, besides
• first, next, later, after

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance
• finally, lastly, in conclusion
• but, yet, although, though

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

• as a result,
• however,
• in addition,

One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.

• therefore,
• on the other hand,
• in addition,

SELECT TWO: In order to transition when citing evidence you need to....

• use quotation marks around words taken directly from the text

• use ellipses, three dots (...) to show you've left out a few words

• use words like: however, but, since

• use the data and publishing company of the author

Which transitions do you use to cite evidence?

• Because ______, you can see ___________.

• To conclude,

• In paragraph ___ it states, "_____"

• This shows ________.

Match the transition to the purpose

• contrast

• On the other hand,

• add support

• Similary,

• cite evidence

• According to the text,

• compare

• To summarize,

• conclusion

• In addition to