Internal and External Transitons

Transitions can be​ (a)   phrases, or ​ (b)  

• words
• sentences.
• prepositions
• quotes

What is the primary purpose of transition words in an essay?

• To provide a list of references used in the essay.
• The primary purpose of transition words in an essay is to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.
• To introduce new topics unrelated to the main argument.
• To summarize the main points of the essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

When using transitions to indicate addition, which of the following words could be used?

• and, also, furthermore, moreover
• but
• or
• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When are transitions such as therfore and as a result used?

• They are used to provide examples.
• They are used to summarize information.
• They are used to indicate cause and/or effect.

• They are used to introduce new topics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of relationship do transitions like "however" and "on the other hand" express?

• Agreement
• Comparison
• Contrast
• Addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

When using transitions within a paragraph, what should you avoid?

• Using transitions sparingly for clarity.
• Overusing transitions or using them inappropriately.
• Incorporating transitions only at the beginning of paragraphs.
• Employing transitions to introduce new topics.

What should a transition sentence do when moving to a new topic?

• It should link the previous topic to the new topic.
• It should repeat the main points of the previous topic.
• It should introduce a completely unrelated idea.
• It should summarize the previous topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What color sweater was the presenter wearing?

• Brown

• Green
• Blue
• Red

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Catergorize the transition with its purpose

Groups:

(a) CONTRAST

,

(b) ADDITION

,

(c) DETAILS

,

(d) CONSEQUENCE OR RESULT

• likewise
• however

• furthermore

• in other words

• as well as
• despite
• moreover
• also

• specifically

• not only
• namely

• in particular

• besides
• in addition
• for this reason

• on the other hand
• in spite of

• nevertheless

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5