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Using Transition Words

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GOALS

  • By the end of this lesson, you will know why it is important to use _____________ words.
  • By the end of this lesson, you will be able to choose appropriate transition words.

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What are transition words?

Transition words are words that ______ your topic from one idea to the next.

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Why is it important to use transition words?

  • Helps _____ ideas to one another.

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  • To change up sentence ________________.

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  • To make your writing ________.

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Common Transition Words to Use in Fiction Summaries

  • first * meanwhile * so
  • second * before * then
  • third * after a while * finally
  • next * the next day * afterward
  • later * once * soon
  • last * but * after
  • while

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Find the transition words in this summary.

Gabby wanted to do something special for her mom for Mother’s Day. But, she did not have enough eggs to bake her a special cake. So, she had the idea to borrow eggs from her neighbor. Then, after explaining why she needed the eggs, her neighbor shared some with her.

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Then

First

While

Next

After

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Transition words help _____ ________ to one another.

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Transition words make your ____________ _____.

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Transition words change up sentence ____________.