Narrative Transitions

Transitions words help

• understand the order the events happened

• connect ideas

• connect ideas and understand the order the events happened

Examples of some transition words are

• some, we, me, because

• first, next, then, later on, a few minutes day, the next day, after that, lastly, finally

Choose all answers that are true about narrative essays.

• They should contain evidence.

• They should use transitions to help with pacing and sequencing.

• Must have a definite resolution.

• May use slang for dialogue because it helps show character traits.

• Need a beginning, middle, and end unless it is a cliff hanger.

Are connecting words or phrase used to show relationships between ideas

• adjectives

• verbs

• adverbs

• transitions

Transitions signal different types of relationships and ideas

• True

• False

Transitions may appear anywhere in a sentence

• False

• True

What is the primary purpose of narrative transitions in a story?

• To introduce characters

• To describe settings

• To connect events and ideas

• To provide dialogue

Which of the following is a transition word used to indicate a sequence in a narrative?

• However

• Firstly

• Moreover

• Nevertheless

In a narrative, which transition would best indicate a change in time?

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• Furthermore

Which sentence uses a transition word correctly?

• She was tired. However, she went to bed early.

• He was hungry. Therefore, he ate a sandwich.

• The sun was shining. Moreover, it was raining.

• She was late. Nevertheless, she arrived on time.