Identify the Transition Word(s)
Chronological Order
Beginning, Middle, End
Greek/Latin Suffixes
Growing in Place
100
I went to the grocery story after I made my shopping list.
What is "after".
100
putting things in logical sequence
What is chronological order.
100
Tells the reader the topic of the story
What is the beginning.
100

Greek suffix -ist with an example.

What is someone who studies or specializes in something. Chemist, Artist, Biologist...

100

When Lucy was first interested in plants.

What is even as a child?

200
Susie went to the game before she had ice cream with her friends.
What is "before".
200
Words that help you put events into order
What is signal/transition words
200
This is like the bow of a package.
What is the conclusion.
200

Greek suffix -graph means with an example

What is writing or drawing about something. Autograph, photograph, paragraph...

200

She started collecting and drying plants for her own herbarium.

What is when she was in high school?

300
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Later, people in New York City heard about the Declaration when George Washington brought it to his troops.
What is "later".
300
First, second, third, forth, fifth, etc.
What is signal words for chronological order.
300
Details about the topic are given in this section.
What is middle.
300

Latin suffix -ment means with an example.

What is the action or result of. 

300

Lucy began to teach botany at the University of Cincinnati.

What is 1917?

400
Tommy liked school. He was always able to turn his work in on time and participate in his classes. His teachers enjoyed him in class. In conclusion, Tommy was a good student.
What is "in conclusion".
400
Get your hands wet, put soap in your hands, lather, rise and pat dry.
What is steps to wash hands.
400
Oh no! I woke up and my skin was covered with red, itchy bumps!
What is a beginning.
400

Greek suffix -logy means with an example

What is the study of something. Biology, Geology...

400

Lucy wrote may field guides.

What is later in life?

500
also, another, first, second, third, in addition, and, beside, furthermore, moreover
What is "words that add information".
500
Get out of bed, have breakfast, brush teeth, comb hair, get dressed.
What is getting ready steps
500
Finally, no more red, itchy bumps! I don't want to get sick during vacation ever again!
What is ending example
500
The Latin suffix -ment means with an example

What is the action or result of. Arrangement, Management, Entertainment...

500

Published her most important guide.

What is 1950?

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