What Are They?
This is what transition words help do in writing.
connect ideas
This word comes at the beginning of a process.
first
This word adds more information: “I hate math. _____, I like science.”
However
This word explains why something happened.
because
Fill in: I was hungry. _____, I made a sandwich.
so
Transition words act like this in writing.
bridges
This word shows what comes after “first.”
next
This phrase means “another idea is being added.”
addition
This phrase shows a result.
as a result
Fill in: I wanted to go outside. _____, it was raining.
however / but
This is how writing feels when transition words are used correctly.
smooth and organized
Fill in: First, mix. _____, bake.
next / then
This word shows similarity between ideas.
similarly
Fill in: It rained, _____ the game was canceled.
so
“I finished my homework I went to bed.”
I finished my homework. Then, I went to bed.
True or False: Transition words make writing more confusing.
false
This word signals the last step.
finally / last
Fill in: Dogs need care. _____, cats do too.
similarly / also
This word means “for that reason.”
therefore
Explain the type of transition that “however” describes?
shows differences
Name one reason writers use transition words.
connect ideas / show order / explain relationships
Name two sequence transition words.
first, next, then, after that, finally
Name one transition word that shows comparison.
similarly / in the same way / just like
Name two cause-and-effect transition words.
because, therefore, as a result, since, or so
Rewrite this paragraph using at least 3 transition words:
“I woke up early. I brushed my teeth. I ate breakfast. I went to enjoy another exciting day Kol Yaakov.”
“First, I woke up early. Next, I brushed my teeth. Then, I ate breakfast. Finally, I went to enjoy another exciting day Kol Yaakov.”