Exploring Transitional Words & Phrases

What is the main purpose of using transition words and phrases in writing?

• To make sentences longer

• To link ideas together

• To add more adjectives

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following sentences is an example of an opinion piece without transition words?

• Soccer is a great exercise. It is a team sport. Soccer is fun to watch.

• To begin with, soccer is great exercise. Also, it is a team sport. Last, soccer is fun to watch.

• Soccer is a great exercise because it is a team sport.

• Soccer is fun to watch, and it is a great exercise.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transition word is used to start the sentence: 'To begin with, soccer is great exercise'?

• To begin with

• Because

• Last

• Also

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word or phrase can be used to add another reason in an opinion piece?

• Finally

• In conclusion

• Also

• However

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the purpose of the list of transition words and phrases provided in the lesson?

• To make the writing longer

• To add more verbs

• To help students link their ideas and sentences together

• To confuse the students

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What should you do after each sentence in the practice exercise about cats?

• Erase the sentence

• Pause the video if you need extra time

• Write a new sentence

• Read the sentence out loud

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is a transition word that can be used at the beginning of a sentence?

• And

• But

• To begin with

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the final step in the lesson after learning about transition words?

• Write a new opinion piece

• Add transition words to your own writing pieces

• Read a book

• Watch another video

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the main topic of the opinion piece used in the practice exercise?

• Birds

• Cats

• Dogs

• Fish

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D