Transitions in Writing

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:
besides, for example, also, furthermore
first, next, before, later, finally
also, another, like, in comparison
as a result, since, consequently, because
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do we use transitions?
To make us mess up
To make the writing flow
To be mean
Because we want to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:
also, another, like, too, in comparison
first, next, before, now, finally
besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
as a result, because, since, so , therefore
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:
obviously, clearly, evidently
as a result, because, since, so
besides, for example, furthermore
but, yet, although, though
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 6 pts
Define: transition
A phrase that explains why the essay is structured into at least 3 paragraphs.
A phrase that allows the reader to understand when the essay is moving from one idea to another, throughout the entire essay.
A phrase that is used to show the reader you're moving into evidence only.
A phrase to show we are answering the questions being presented efficiently and effectively.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Words or phrases such as next, in addition, furthermore, however, etc. that mark organized shifts that help structure an essay
Hooks
Transitions
Citations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Damian would like to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 14. Which of the following is the best replacement for Therefore?
However
For example
Furthermore
Meanwhile
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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