Transitional Phrases
Restate the prompt below as your main claim (sentence starter only, no answer required)
Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write to explain to your teacher how this invention has changed your life.
Why should we restate a question before answering it?
Each year millions of tourists visit the state of Florida. Before you begin writing, think about why Florida is a good place for vacations. Now write to explain the reasons Florida is a popular place for vacations.
This shows, This is important because, This is important because it shows...etc
Use the prompt below to come up with a claim for your essay (restatement and answer required)
Your principal wants to invite a celebrity speaker to your school. Think about the celebrity you would choose to have speak; then, write a letter to persuade your principal to invite this person. Be sure to include convincing reasons and details to support your choice.
In some schools students wear uniforms. Before you begin writing, think about what is involved when students are required to wear uniforms to school. Now write to persuade your principal to agree with your view on whether school uniforms should be required.
According to (name of text)
According to (Source #)
In the text it states
The author of (name of text states)...etc
Restate the prompt below as your main claim (sentence starter only, no answer required)
Write an essay explaining why someone you care about is important to you.
Review the information already stated in that part before moving on to the next part of essay or before ending the essay.
Your art teacher has asked that you write a paper about a specific kind of art. Write an essay about art created from found or recycled items. Your essay must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the “Art from Found Items” passage set.
As can be seen,
To sum it up,
To end,
To wrap it up...etc.
Come up with a claim sentence based on the prompt below:
Many experts believe that fast-food restaurants are contributing to teen's obesity. They point to high-calorie meals that can be quickly ordered and consumed. They say that these restaurants deliberately target teens in their advertising. Many even offer prizes and toys. Before you begin writing, think about fast-food restaurants and their impact on teens. Now write to persuade those experts to agree with your view on teenage obesity and fast food restaurants
OR
Fast food restaurants do not lead/contribute to teen obesity.
Cite evidence to support our reason or topic
Write an essay for your school newspaper on whether playing video games significantly affects physical health. Your essay must be based on the ideas, concepts, and information that can be determined through analysis of the “Do Video Games Have a Major Effect on Players’ Physical Health?” passage set.
However, But, Even though, Still, On the other hand, on the contrary...etc
Use the prompt below to create a topic sentence for your essay. (Answer required)
Throughout history many important things have been made or invented. Before you begin to write, think about an invention that has been important to people. Now, write an essay to explain why this one invention has been important.
You have been asked to write an informational article on Machu Picchu for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest. Write an article that explains to tourists the significance of Machu Picchu as a travel destination. Your article must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the “Machu Picchu” passage set.