1. English 12 - Mr. Rinka Lesson #20 Improving Your Writing with Transitions

2. Transitions http://larae.net/write/transition.html http://larae.net/write/transition.html To improve your writing you need to make sure that your ideas, both in sentences and paragraphs, stick together or have coherence and that the gap between ideas is bridged smoothly. One way to do this is by using transitions - words or phrases or techniques that help

3. bring two ideas together. Transitional words and phrases represent one way of creating coherence. Certain words help continue an idea, indicate a shift of thought or contrast, or sum up a conclusion. Check the following list of words to find those that will pull your sentences and paragraphs together.

4. Transitions Continuing a Common Line of Reasoning consequently clearly, then furthermore additionally and in addition moreover because besides that in the same way following this further also

5. pursuing this further in the light of the... it is easy to see that It is starting to rain. Consequently, we need to postpone the game. Moreover, the teams need to reschedule it for another day. Also, the fans need to receive a rain check.

6. Transitions to Change the Line of Reasoning (contrast) however on the other hand but yet nevertheless on the contrary

7. Daily exercise is hard for many people; however, once someone gets into the habit, exercise can be enjoyable. Nevertheless, most people neglect this important routine.

8. Transitions to Open Initial Paragraphs or for General Use admittedly assuredly certainly granted no doubt nobody denies obviously of course to be sure true undoubtedly unquestionably

9. generally speaking in general at this level in this situation Nobody denies smoking is bad for your health. Generally speaking, people want to do “the right thing.”

10. Transitions for Final Points of a Paragraph or Essay finally lastly Finally, I want to thank everyone who has helped with this project. Lastly, save a copy of your final draft for your records.

11. Transitional Chains Use in separating sections of a paragraph which is arranged chronologically: first... second... third... generally... furthermore... finally in the first place... also... lastly

12. in the first place... pursuing this further... finally to be sure... additionally... lastly in the first place... just in the same way... finally basically... similarly... as well

13. To be sure, everyone deserves to have the necessities in life; food, shelter, and clothing. Additionally, people need access to adequate health clinics and educational institutions. Finally, no one should be denied the basic freedoms of speech, movement and religion.

14. Transitions to Signal Conclusion therefore this hence in final analysis in conclusion in final consideration indeed

15. Indeed all the points made here should convince the reader that something must be done to develop alternative energy sources.

16. Transitions to Restate a Point within a Paragraph Restate for emphasis in another way or in a more exacting way. in other words point in fact specifically

17. To cram for a test the night before will benefit you very little in the long run. In other words, you will forget whatever you learned very quickly.

18. Transitions for Sequence or Time after afterwards as soon as at first at last before before long finally first... second... third in the first place in the meantime later

19. meanwhile next soon then This morning we will work on our science project. After, we will eat lunch and then return to class to prepare for tomorrow’s English test.

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21. Assignment #1 Explain your morning routine from the time you get up until you leave for school or work. Make sure your writing uses transitions to move from step to step.

22. Assignment #2 Read C.K. Chesterton’s Tale about “A Piece of Chalk” and identify the transitional words. Discuss how they are used to tie the story together. #20 LA 12 Assignment #20 LA 12 Assignment 2 Answers

23. English 12 - Mr. Rinka Lesson #20 Improving Your Writing with Transitions