Transitions in Narrative

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

• near the start

• near the end

• near the middle

• somewhere in the story

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - After that?

• begins the writing

• adds additional evidence

• begins the reasoning

• shows what happened next

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

• immediately

• after a short time

• happened last

• happened first

Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?

• first

• finally

• meanwhile

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

• suddenly

• finally

• next

• after
• before
• finally

These transition words do this.

• Show a sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Show emphasis

• Add ideas

Mom went to the grocery store. ___________, she ran to the bank, the post office, and the pet store.

• unlike
• similarly
• After that
• Therefore

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

• For example

• Another

• First

• As a result

in the beginning

• Beginning

• Middle

• End

It all started when...

• Beginning

• Middle

• End