Transition Words
What is the main purpose of a transition word or phrase in writing?
To connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs smoothly.
What is the first thing we do when we amplify prompts?
find the verb(s)
What paragraph is the thesis statement usually located in?
the introduction
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What is a topic sentence?
a sentence that reviews what the body paragraph is about
What words need to be capitalized?
beginning of a sentence, proper nouns
What transition words can we use at the beginning of a conclusion?
in conclusion, in sum, overall
What is the second thing we do when we amplify prompts?
we find the skill
We must ___________ the question in our thesis statement.
restate
What evidence must be included in your body paragraph?
paragraph or line number and quotation marks
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What does FANBOYS stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What transition words can be used when comparing?
additionally, similarly, in addition to
What are some skills you can find in the prompt when amplifying?
theme, author's purpose, main idea etc.
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How many reasons do we include in our thesis statement?
1-3 reasons
You should always include your opinion to state evidence from the text. True or False
False
How would you combine and correct these sentences? I h8 christmas. i love New years
I hate Christmas, but I love New Years.
What transition words can be used with contrasting?
although, to the contrary, on the other hand
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What is the third thing we do when amplifying prompts?
think about our audience- usually formal
How do we write a conclusion paragraph?
transition words and restating thesis
About how many sentences should a body paragraph be?
more than 3
When combining sentences what two things do you need?
comma and FANBOYS
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Why does good writing require effective use of transition words?
It makes the writing flow better, easier to understand, and prevents choppy or disconnected sentences.
Why do we amplify our prompts?
When we are rephrasing our thesis what information do we need to keep?
the main ideas or reasons and restate
What is the sentence stem you should use to start your explanation?
"The author included this in the text to..."
What is an independent clause?
It has a subject and verb and has a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.