Learning Objective : Today I will identify and use transitions and conjunctions to connect ideas.. Transition=change, move into or over Conjunction= to merge, connect with
What are we going to identify and use today? Transitions and conjunctions to connect ideas.
I worked on this PointPoint. I at my lunch. How do we connect both sentences? We connect sentences by using conjunctions! I worked on this PowerPoint, while I at my lunch.
It is important to know how to correctly use transitions and conjunctions to connect ideas because it will help you write better sentences! It is also important because it can help you identify transitions and conjunctions to connect ideas because It will help you identify if any sentences are written incorrectly. What are other reasons it is important to correctly use independent and dependent clauses? It will be tested!
Conjunctions and but because when which with if Words that link parts of text therefore however furthermore additionally later earlier
Susie saw a dog. The dog only had three legs. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog. The dog only had three legs. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog, Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together. only had three legs. Conjunction
Susie saw a dog, only had three legs.whichbutbecausewhenwithwhich Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog. The dog only had three legs. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together. Susie saw a dog, which only had three legs.
Sarah ran away from the dog. The dog barked at Sarah. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog. The dog barked at Sarah. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog. The dog barked at Sarah. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away, the dog barked. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together. Conjunction
Sarah ran away, the dog barked. whenbecausewith but Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog. The dog barked at Sarah. Sarah ran away because the dog barked. Sarah ran away when the dog barked. Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together. Sarah ran away until the dog barked.
Transitions Transitions are words that help make your writing more coherent. They create connections between: - one clause and another clause - one sentence and another sentence - one group of sentences and the next group of sentences
Joining Two Independent Clauses One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma. Marcos is a great swimmer he’s very good at scuba diving. ; furthermore, Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, he’s very good at scuba diving.
Connecting Two Sentences You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the logical relationship between two sentences. Marcos is very athletic. he plays three sports at school. In fact, Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.
Placement of Transition Rather than placing the transition at the beginning of the second sentence, you may place it in the middle of the second sentence after the subject with two commas. Marcos is very athletic. He, in fact, plays three sports at school. subject transition
Transitions in Longer Writing When writing a paragraph or a larger piece of writing,you can use a transition to show the reader the logical relationship between one group of sentences and another group of sentences. This is useful when you want to let the reader know that you are changing from one idea to another idea.
Example- Longer Piece of Writing Essay Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2: In addition, Body Paragraph 3: Furthermore, Conclusion: Transition connects ideas in paragraph 3 to ideas in paragraph 2. Transition connects ideas in paragraph 2 to ideas in paragraph 1.
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition AdditionMoreover Furthermore In addition besides Marcos loves to ski ;moreover, ;furthermore, ;in addition, ;besides, he likes to fish.
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition Reinforcement/EmphasisIndeed In fact Marcos plays basketball ;in fact, ;indeed, he plays every Saturday. The transition and second clause reemphasize the first clause.
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition ExemplificationFor example For instance In particular Marcos enjoys outdoor sports ;for example, ;for instance, ;in particular, he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing. The second clause is more specific than the first.
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition ContrastHowever On the contrary In contrast On the other hand Marcos enjoys scuba diving ;on the other hand, ;however, ;on the contrary, ;in contrast, I think it is an expensive sport. $$$
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition Result or EffectConsequently Accordingly Thus Hence Therefore As a result Marcos broke his leg ;thus, ;consequently, ;therefore, ;hence, ;as a result, ;accordingly, he can’t play basketball.
Types of Transitions RelationshipTransition TimeMeanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) Marcos scored a goal ;subsequently, ;thereafter, his team won the game. after
How do you identify conjunctions and transitions in sentences? Steps to identifying conjunctions and transitions in sentences. 1.Read the sentence. 2.Look for conjunction or transition words. 3.Underline the conjunction or transition word. Bill and Latisha took a taxi to the airport.
How do you identify conjunctions and transitions in sentences? Steps to identifying conjunctions and transitions in sentences. 1.Read the sentence. 2.Look for conjunction or transition words. 3.Underline the conjunction or transition word. They left late, yet they arrived in plenty of time.
How do you use conjunctions and transitions in sentences? Steps to using conjunctions and transitions in sentences. 1.Read the sentence. 2.Figure out what would make the sentence better by adding either a conjunction or a transition. 3.Reread to ensure it makes sense The boy went to the park. The boy went to the library. The boy was tired. The boy went to the park and the library and as a result was very tired.
How do you use conjunctions and transitions in sentences? Steps to using conjunctions and transitions in sentences. 1.Read the sentence. 2.Figure out what would make the sentence better by adding either a conjunction or a transition. 3.Reread to ensure it makes sense Making a cake is very easy. _________, get all the ingredients. ________, mix all the ingredients together. _________, preheat the oven. _________, put the cake in the oven and wait for 30 minutes. First Then Next Finally
So what did we do today? Today I used and identified conjunctions and transitions in sentences.