Transition Words

Identify the transition word in the following passage: 'First, we went to the park, then we had a picnic.'

• then

• also

• before

• now

Use a transition word to show sequence in the following sentence: 'I woke up, ___________ I brushed my teeth.'

• after

• however

• because

• then

What is the purpose of using transition words in a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To slow down the pace of the passage

• To make the passage more difficult to understand

• To connect ideas and improve the flow of the passage.

First, I brush my teeth. ____, I wash my face.

• Next

• For instance

• However

• In short

I ran home, _______ I was still late.

• but

• after

• first

I took the cake out of the oven. ______ I can eat it!

• Since

• Finally

• Because

_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

Where would this transitional word go in your story?

In summary,

• beginning

• middle

• end

_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.

• Because

• Second

• Before