Transition and Time Words

_______________, you make a wish and then you blow out the candles.

• Second

• Finally

• Next

• First

Which of the words can be used to conclude or wrap up your story?

• First

• Finally

• Third

• Next

First, Josh was lonely and then he met Sam. They became friends. _________, Josh was happy.

• Next

• Finally

• Second

• Then

Which of the following words is NOT a time order transition word?

• First

• Finally

• Then

• Out

What do time order transition words do?

• Describe an object

• Link sentences and ideas together in order

Is this story in the correct order?

First, we went to the store. Second, we picked out cookies. Finally, we went home and ate them.

• Yes

• No