
Mastering Transitions in Writing
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main purposes of using transitions in writing?
To make the essay longer
To add unnecessary details
To help the reader progress from one idea to the next
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another purpose of transitions besides helping the reader progress?
To summarize the entire essay
To add humor to the writing
To show the relationship between facts and ideas
To introduce new characters
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition phrase is used to show movement from one idea to the next in basic topic sentences?
However
In conclusion
Firstly
Another technique
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between basic and sophisticated transitions in topic sentences?
Sophisticated transitions add more detail and context
Basic transitions are incorrect
Sophisticated transitions are longer
Basic transitions are more colorful
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the sophisticated transition in the second example build a bridge between ideas?
By using complex vocabulary
By recapping the previous idea and introducing the next
By summarizing the entire essay
By adding humor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transitions within a paragraph?
To make the paragraph longer
To show the relationship between examples and ideas
To add unnecessary details
To introduce new characters
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the student paragraph, what does the transition 'firstly' indicate?
A humorous anecdote
A conclusion
The first example supporting the main idea
The beginning of a new essay
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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