Transitions

This transition can be used to summarize or wrap everything up

• Likewise

• Next

• In conclusion

• Additionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition can be used at the beginning of the claim / topic sentence

• For instance

• Obviously

• Stated differently

• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition can be used to wrap up the conclusion paragraph

• Ultimately

• Additionally

• Conversely

• For this reason

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition can be used at the beginning of the explain / expand sentence

• Additionally

• In conclusion

• Next

• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My mom loves dogs. __________, my dad prefers cats.

• Consequently,

• Moreover,

• On the other hand,

• Furthermore,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Use this transition to give an example

• furthermore

• for instance

• without a doubt

• truly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Chocolate cake is amazing! _________, some people think it is gross.

• Furthermore

• Truly

• However

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• However

• In addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

You'd better take the bus. ___, you'll get to game late.

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jackie didn't have a sweet tooth. ___, she baked a decadent lemon cake.

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Otherwise

• In other words

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E