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Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words
Paragraph organization
Challenge
100
_______________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.
a. To illustrate
b. Eventually
c. Hence
d. Furthermore
What is to illustrate?
100
In addition
a. support main idea
b. show cause and effect
c. add more information
d. a & c
What a & c?
100
In order to sing like Justin Beiber, first, you need to get a Beiber hair-do. Then, you need to buy clothes that Justin Beiber would wear. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves. What is (are) the transition word(s) in this paragraph?
What are first, then, and finally?
100
What type of paragraph organization does the transition word "first" indicate?
What is sequence or time organization?
100

Transition words help to unite thoughts and focus on one main idea. 

What is unity?

200
_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. Hence
d. Due to
What is due to?
200
Finally
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show time?
200
Both Ms. Sara and Ms. Mary Beth are compassionate people. However, while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Mary Beth has blond hair. What is (are) the transition word(s) in this paragraph?
What is both and however?
200
The transition word "both" indicates what type of paragraph/sentence organization?
What is compare/contrast?
200

Every supporting sentence must be directly related, prove,  or explain.

Main Idea

300
At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.
a. So
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently
What is so?
300
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
300
I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper. What is (are) the transition word(s) in this paragraph?
What is because and furthermore?
300
The transition word "however" indicates what type of paragraph/sentence organization?
What is compare/contrast?
300

Other than unity, all paragraphs must have...

What is Coherence?

400
I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. eventually
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore
What is consequently?
or
What is eventually?
400
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
400
Winston really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Winston bought Pink Friday. What is (are) the transition word(s) in this paragraph?
What is therefore?
400
The transition word "consequently" indicates what type of paragraph/sentence organization?
What is cause/effect?
400

Repeat Key Nouns

Use Consistent  Pronouns

Use Transitional Signal Words

Arrange in ideas in logical order

What are ways to achieve coherence?

500
Jason wanted to be a master of Kung Fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.
a. finally
b.nonetheless
c.furthermore
d. initially
What is finally?
500
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show cause and effect?
500
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will eventually outperform students who only know one language. Another reason is that students who are bilingual have greater creativity and problem solving skills. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster. What is (are) the transition word(s) in this paragraph?
What is for example, another reason, and in addition?
500
The transition phrase "adjacent to" indicates what type of paragraph/sentence organization?
What is spatial?
500


Topic is divided in parts, and each part is discussed separately. Example: First, it discusses passive communication, and then it talks about active communication.

What is a logical division of ideas or logical order?