Name That Type
What type of transition words can be described as: "Use these words when telling a story, explaining steps, or showing what happens first, next, and last."
Time Order
first we ate pizza and watched a movie
First, we ate pizza and watched a movie.
I forgot my lunch. ________, I was very hungry all day.
A. Because
B. As a result
C. Also
B. As a result
First, I made my bed.
First - Time Order
Which type of transition word is “first”?
Use it in the sentence
Time Order
Their Own Sentence
What type of transition words can be described as: "Use these words when giving another example, adding a reason, or including more ideas."
Adding Information
We went to the zoo afterwards we went to lunch
We went to the zoo. Afterwards, we went to lunch.
I studied for the test. ________, I did very well.
A. However
B. Because
C. Therefore
C. Therefore
However, the weather was too cold to go outside.
However - Compare and Contrast
Which type of transition word is “also”?
Use it in the sentence
Adding Information
Their Own Sentence
What type of transition words can be described as: " Use these words to explain why something happened or what happened because of something."
Cause and Effect
She wanted to play soccer instead he did her homework
She wanted to play soccer. Instead, she did her homework.
I love pizza. ________, I like burgers.
A. In contrast
B. Moreover
C. Consequently
B. Moreover
We packed the tent. Then, we made a fire. Next, we roasted marshmallows.
Then, Next - Time Order
Which type of transition word is “as a result”?
Use it in the sentence
Cause and Effect
Their Own Sentence
What type of transition words can be described as: " Use these words when showing how two things are the same or different."
Compare and Contrast
therefore i studied all night i passed the test
Therefore, I studied all night. I passed the test.
I was sick. ________, I didn’t go to school.
A. Although
B. As a result
C. Similarly
B. As a result
Although it was raining, the team played the game.
Although - Compare and Contrast
Which type of transition word is “on the other hand”?
Use it in the sentence
Compare and Contrast
Their Own Sentence
Name 4 types of Transition Words
Time Order
Adding Information
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
first we cooked the pasta then we added the sauce finally we ate together
First, we cooked the pasta. Then, we added the sauce. Finally, we ate together.
Elephants are very large. ________, mice are very small.
A. Meanwhile
B. On the other hand
C. Because
B. On the other hand
For example, whales are mammals that breathe air.
For example - Adding Informations
Which type of transition word is “next”?
Use it in the sentence
Time Order
Their Own Sentence