Using Transition Words in Essays

What is the main focus of the lesson on transition words?

• To draft a new essay from scratch

• To analyze the character of Elizabeth Ann Liu

• To understand the use of transition words in essays

• To learn how to write poems

Why is it important to link ideas in a body paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

• To ensure the claim is strong and coherent

• To add more evidence

What is the first step in revising a draft to add transition words?

• Write a new draft

• Delete unnecessary sentences

• Re-read the draft aloud

• Add random transition words

What should you do after identifying a disconnect in your draft?

• Ignore it

• Delete the sentence

• Rewrite the entire paragraph

• Add a transition word or phrase

Which transition phrase can show the result of an action?

• In addition

• For example

• The result of

• However

What transition word can be used to show the ultimate result of actions?

• Meanwhile

• Similarly

• Ultimately

• Firstly

Which transition phrase helps to restate that heroes face criticism?

• In other words

• On the contrary

• In conclusion

• For instance

What is the final step in the writing process discussed in the lesson?

• Generating a claim

• Revising the draft

• Analyzing the text

• Publishing the essay

What should you do after adding transition words to your draft?

• Submit the draft

• Re-read to ensure ideas are connected

• Delete the transition words

• Add more evidence

What is the purpose of using transition words in an essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To link claims, reasons, and evidence

• To confuse the reader

• To add more paragraphs