transitions in writing

List the four steps in the ACES strategy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Fill in the blank with a fitting transition.

Overripe bananas might look bruised. _______, they taste extra sweet and are perfect for baking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

Select all of the correct answers.

• to begin with, in addition to, finally

• one could argue...

• if you think this, then...

• first, next, last

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However
• In addition
• All in all
• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.

• Although
• Despite
• First

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The superstition surrounding black casts gives them a bad name. __________, some people refuse to adopt them.

• At last

• As a result

• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Details that explain, define or prove the main idea of a writing piece.

• support

• evidence

• transitions

• answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Danvers rose into the deserted town from the east. ________, Hollingsworth rode into the town from the west.

• Simultaneously

• Alike

• Differently

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Clara Barton knew that nursing could save lives, __________ she began to campaign for more training for nurses.

• However

• Thus

• Summarily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

_____ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular

• Beyond

• Indeed

• Despite

• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6