Transitional Phrases

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English

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7th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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3/29 Lesson 10: Transitional Phrases and Clauses

Create cohesion and clarify relatiohships

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of transitional phrases and clauses?

to clarify relationships between ideas

to create cohesion in your writing

to make your essay easier to read

to show your understanding of information

To Clarify Relationships

Chronological
Cause and Effect
Supporting Evidence
Compare and Contrast

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a signal word that indicates chronological relationships?

After

Although

However

As a result

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a signal word that indicates a cause and effect relationship?

However

Since

Finally

Multiple Choice

Which of the following signals a compare/contrast relationship?

Similarly

Because of

Before

Consequently

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words indicates supporting evidence?

Initially

Although

For instance

Therefore

Multiple Select

Where do transitional words usually occur?

Only at the beginning of paragraphs

Throughout the paragraph/essay

Usually at the beginning of sentences

Only in the conclusion and introduction

Multiple Choice

Plastic is cheap and can easily be replaced. We have a "throw away" culture.

What's the relationship between these two ideas?

cause and effect

chronological

supporting evidence

compare and contrast

Open Ended

Plastic is cheap and can easily be replaced. We have a "throw away" culture.

Rewrite the two ideas, using a transitional word or phrase to clarify the relationship. You may also add information to the sentences as needed.

Type response here

Multiple Select

A person throws away their single-use water bottle. It goes to the landfill. It goes into the ocean. Animals are dying.

What's the relationship between the ideas above?

compare and contrast

supporting evidence

cause and effect

chronological

Open Ended

A person throws away their single-use water bottle. It goes to the landfill. It goes into the ocean. Animals are dying.

Rewrite the four ideas, using a transitional word or phrase to clarify the relationship. You may also add information to the sentences as needed.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Many countries are getting on board by taxing or banning plastic bags. We saw images of people in Rwanda making paper bags.

What's the relationship between these two ideas?

Cause and Effect

Supporting Evidence

Compare and Contrast

Chronological

Open Ended

Many countries are getting on board by taxing or banning plastic bags. We saw images of people in Rwanda making paper bags.

Rewrite the two ideas, using a transitional word or phrase to clarify the relationship. You may also add information to the sentences as needed.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitional phrases signals a counterargument?

Some may argue that banning plastic is unrealistic. However, these examples show that it is possible to stop the use of plastic before it starts.

Some may argue that banning plastic is unrealistic. Similarly, some experts suggest we focus our attention on recycling.

Multiple Select

In essays, you often cite evidence. Which of the following are transitional phrases for citing evidence?

According to....

In the text....

The author describes...

The documentary explains...

Proof Paragraph 2

As you are revising today, be mindful of what transitional phrases you can add. Use them with purpose!

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