Transitions
What is the point of using transitions?
What is the last sentence of your intro and first sentence of your conclusion?
Thesis statement
-less
without
What is paraphrasing and why is it important?
It puts facts into your own words. Makes reading it smoother and easier
Bio
life
Give me an example of an example transition
For example, In particular, For instance, In fact
What is the first thing you put in a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
What always goes at the beginning or end of a paraphrase
Citation
spect
look
Give me an example of an addition transition
In addition, moreover, futhermore, also
What is the second thing you put in your body paragraph?
Evidence/quote
-ful
having
What is a citation and why is it important?
Answers may vary
meter
measure
Give me an example of a contrast transition
In contrast, however, on the other hand, while
What is the third thing you put in your body paragraphs?
Elaboration of evidence
-ible
ability
Give me 3 steps you need to paraphrase.
Read it several times, note down key concepts, write your own version, compare texts, cite source
pseudo
false
Give me an example of a concession transition
Granted, although, while, even so, even though, despite the fact that
What is the first sentence of your intro?
Hook
-al
result of
Paraphrase this, ""Recycling is a daily activity for more than 100 million Americans and a great way to protect our environment and stimulate our economy. Recycling saves resources, prevents pollution, supports public health, and creates jobs." From the discovery channel website
Answers may vary
rium
house