Transitions
Organizational Structure
Questions from Examples Page
100
Where does the transition go?
Usually at the beginning of the sentence.
100
What are the 3 main components of the structure?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
100
Should a body paragraph consist of 1-3, 4-7, or 8-9 paragraphs?
1-3
200
What follows a transition in the sentence?
A comma.
200
Why is organizational structure used?
To make sure that the reader understands the meaning that the author is trying to convey.
200
Should the introduction include a quotation mark, commentary, or a thesis?
A thesis
300
What are transitions?
Words or phrases used to make one subject flow to another smoothly without question.
300
What would happen if an author weren't to use organizational structure?
The reader would get confused and their message would not get across to the audience clearly.
300
Should the conclusion restate the purpose, thesis, or evidence?
Thesis
400
Why are transitions followed by a comma?
It allows the author to complete the thought.
400
What is the purpose of the introduction?
To introduce the topic to the readers.
400
Should the conclusion be 1, 2 or 4 paragraphs long?
1
500
What are 3 of the 5 ways transitions can be used for two points or ideas?
Compare, Contrast, Elaborate, Emphasize and provide examples.
500
What must a body paragraph include?
Well justified evidence and thought provoking commentary.
500
Which of these is not a transition? Therefore, whereas, or simply.
Simply
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