Transition Words
What transition word signals the first step of a process?
First
How can arrows in a diagram help you?
They show the direction or sequence
Choose the best transition word to add between these two steps:
"Boil the water. ___, add the pasta."
A) First
B) Then
C) Finally
B. Then
"First, gather your materials. Finally, cut the paper into strips. Next, glue them together."
A) "Finally" is used too early.
B) "Next" should come first.
C) "First" is incorrect.
A. "Finally" is used too early.
What is a transition word?
A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas and shows the order of steps
Why are labels important in diagrams
They explain the parts
Choose the best transition word to complete this sequence:
"Mix the dry ingredients. ___, stir in the wet ingredients."
A) Before
B) Next
C) Lastly
B. Next
Identify the error:
"Before you bake the cake, frost it with icing."
A) "Before" should be "After."
B) "Frost" should be "Bake."
C) "Before" is correct here.
A. "Before" should be "After".
Arrange these transitions in the correct order: Then, First, Finally, Next.
First, Next, Then, Finally
Why is understanding or analyzing the context of a diagram important?
So you can correctly interpret what the diagram is showing
Choose the best transition to show the final result:
"Let the cake cool. ___, serve with icing."
A) Meanwhile
B) Lastly
C) Afterward
B. Lastly
Spot the problem:
"Mix the ingredients. Then, first pour the batter into the pan."
A) "Then" is not needed.
B) "First" is wrongly used after "Then."
C) "Mix" is not the right verb.
B) 'First' is wrongly used after 'Then'
Name two transitions that show a next step.
Then and Next
Name five elements you should always look for when analyzing a diagram
Labels, keys, arrows and lines, shapes, and colors
Which transition word would best fit here?
"___ you start painting, lay down newspaper to protect the floor."
A) After
B) Before
C) Then
B. Before
Choose the error:
"Lastly, crack the eggs into the bowl."
A) "Lastly" should not introduce the first step.
B) "Crack" is a wrong action word.
C) "Into the bowl" is unclear.
A) 'Lastly' should not introduce the first step.
What transitional phrase would you use for the final step in a process?
Finally or At the end
What element is used to differentiate parts of the diagram and make it easier to understand?
Color
Choose the best transition to connect these steps:
"Plant the seeds. ___, water them gently every day."
A) Because
B) Afterwards
C) Unless
B. Afterwards
"After you stir the batter, next pour it into the pan."
A) "After" and "next" are both needed.
B) "Next" is unnecessary after "After."
C) "After" should come later.
B) 'Next' is unnecessary after 'After'