TEKS 4.11.C Revise drafts to improve sentences structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining and rearranging ideas for
coherence and clarity.

Learning Objective:

SWBAT revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by

combining and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity.

Knowledge Objective:

SWBAT examine the genre of personal narratives from a variety of racial,

cultural, and geographic perspectives.

Demonstration of Learning:

I will revise draftsto improve sentences structure and word choice by

combining and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity correctly and get 6 out of 8 points on my Quizizz DOL

Personal Narratives: My Story, My

Voice

Transition Words

What are transition words?

Transition words are words used to connect words, phrases, or sentences together. They join ideas and make a piece of text flow.

There are different types of transition words.




They are used to help organize your writing to create a smooth and logical flow.

​Time to go to Transition Traffic School!

Transitions that Create Sequence

​Once, there was a lady from Kashmere who wanted to change the world. She wanted everyone to believe in the power of hard work, effort, and compassion. Eventually, she decided the best way to do this was by becoming a teacher. So, one day, she went to college and later graduated. She taught in many grades, then came to fourth grade to help a special group of kids who reminded her of what she was like at that age. She was so excited, but then things changed. Not just her grade level, but new power. Although scared, she persisted and stayed for a special group of kids. In the end, she chose to stay and give her best to the kids who needed it most.

Transition words that create sequence help tell the text in order.

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​Remember!!!

​Beginning

​Continuing

​Ending

Transitions that Connect Ideas

​Teachers and researchers have looked into the impact that reading has on student success for decades. One reason is to see if reading success in primary grades has an impact on success later on in life. Most agree that reading and later life success go hand in hand. Likewise, they also believe that starting to read early on in life helps develop reading skills as you grow. However, those that are not exposed to a variety of reading experiences at a young age show struggles with reading and success as they grow. So, to combat this, teachers must expose students to as many literary opportunities as possible.

Transition words that connect ideas help move the text along.

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​Remember!!!

​Comparing words show how ideas are similar (alike)

​Contrasting words show how ideas are different

​Example words show what something is or how it works

Demonstration of Learning

I will revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by combining and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity correctly and get 6 out of 8 points on my Quizizz DOL.