Developing Ideas and Transitioning

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

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.