Transitions in Expository

What is transition?

• the change from one idea to another.

• a word or a sentence that shows the relationship between the sections of a text.

• a word or a sentence to introduce a topic.

• all of the above.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Additive trnasitions:

• Also; Additionally; Furthermore; Moreover

• But; Still; However; While; Whereas; Conversely; (and) yet

• Similarly; Likewise; Equally

• Since; For; As; Because (of the fact that)

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The boy liked birds, _____ he was afraid of cats. _____, he did not like lions and tigers. _____, he liked animals that could fly, such as sparrows and falcons. ______, he thought bats were the most interesting mammals thanks to their wings.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

what do you think are example of causal transitions?

• Since; For; As; Because (of the fact that)

• Initially; Secondly; Thirdly; (First/Second/Third); Last

• Thus; Hence; Ultimately; Finally; Therefore; Altogether; Overall; Consequently

• Consequently; Therefore; Thus; Accordingly; Because (of this)

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

“______, these results will be valuable to the study of X.”“In conclusion, there are three things to keep in mind—A, B, and C.”

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jonas promised to love, honor and ______ obey his wife. _______, he will do all the cooking and cleaning while he studies at home. ______, he is grateful that his new wife earns enough money to let him do that.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E