Transitions in Writing

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

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up

• To make the writing flow

• To be mean

• Because we want to

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

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

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.

Words or phrases such as next, in addition, furthermore, however, etc. that mark organized shifts that help structure an essay

• Hooks

• Transitions

• Citations

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

Which transition should Lewis insert at the beginning of sentence 21?

• Specifically,

• Additionally,

• For this reason,

• Similarly,

• Otherwise,

Which transition is best to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

• However,

• Therefore,

• After all,

• Soon,

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up

• To make the writing flow

• to be mean

• Because we want to