Transitional Words & Phrases in Personal Narratives

The video tutorial teaches students how to use transitional words and phrases to control pacing and movement in narratives. It uses examples from the text 'Sister Anne's Hands' to illustrate how transitions can indicate shifts in time. Students are encouraged to apply these techniques in their own writing by identifying and incorporating transitional words and phrases to enhance the flow of their stories.

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To understand how to use transitional words and phrases

• To learn about different genres of writing

• To practice writing dialogue

• To improve spelling and grammar

How do writers use transitional words and phrases?

• To add more words to their stories

• To make their stories longer

• To move readers through their stories seamlessly

• To confuse the readers

What is an example of a transitional phrase used in 'Sister Anne's Hands'?

• We watched the Ed Sullivan Show

• Peace signs were in

• Flowers had power

• The summer I turned seven

What shift in time is indicated by the phrase 'one night' in 'Sister Anne's Hands'?

• From winter to spring

• From morning to afternoon

• From summer to one night

• From one year to the next

What is a common transitional word used to show sequence?

• Therefore

• First

• However

• Moreover

What did Sister Anne have the students do to start class?

• Read a book

• Write an essay

• Sing a song

• Tell jokes

What should students do if they cannot find their list of transitional words and phrases?

• Ask a friend

• Look it up online

• Check the attached assignment in Google Classroom

• Ignore it

What is the first step students should take when adding transitional words to their narratives?

• Ask the teacher for help

• Read their story so far

• Write a new story

• Look at examples from other stories

How many transitional words should students add to their stories?

• At least one

• At least three

• At least ten

• At least five

What should students do after adding transitional words to their stories?

• Rewrite their stories

• Submit their writing

• Share their stories with a friend

• Highlight the transitional words