3.  To create important links between ideas  Help the reader understand  Can set up a time frame

4.  Giving a Time Reference or Order of Events  Show Comparison or Contrast  To Summarize or Conclude  Show Location  Add Extra Information  To Emphasize a Point

5.  First,  Next,  Then,  Last,  Finally,  Today,  Tomorrow,  Yesterday,  About,  After,  Before,  During,  Until,  Meanwhile,  Soon,  Later,  As soon as,

6.  First, we will discuss our spelling words for this week.  Next, we will discuss transitional words, and how to correctly use them.  Finally, we will gather our things and go to Mrs. Goodman’s class.  We are learning about language. Meanwhile, Mrs. Schur’s class is learning about math.

7.  ________, we are supposed to write in our assignment notebooks.  First, Next, Today,  ________, we were given the all clear to return to the building.  Finally, Yesterday, Meanwhile, Later

8. Comparison Contrast  In the same way  In like manner  Like  Likewise  Similarly  As  Also  Otherwise  However  On the other hand  After all  Nevertheless  In contrast  Even though  Although  But  Instead  At the same time

9.  Houseplants require much care and attention. Similarly, outdoor plants must be cared for properly.  Rock climbing takes much practice and skill. In the same way, learning to write well requires a great deal of practice.  Football is a contact sport. Likewise, so is rugby.

10.  We wanted to leave at 8:00 a.m. However, Mike arrived too late.  I am not going out tonight. Instead, I will stay home and do my homework!  She hates housecleaning. On the other hand, she does not mind cooking.

11.  Students should attend class. __________ they may lose their status.  Otherwise, After all, Nevertheless  Football in Mexico is the same _____soccer here in America.  Same as, As

12.  As a result,  Finally,  In conclusion,  Therefore,  Last,  In summary,

13.  Finally, we will get to exercises to practice what we have learned.  There was three feet of snow covering the ground. Therefore, we will not be able to go to school today.  In summary of the lesson, we have learned how the battle of the Alamo took place.

14.  __________ of his actions, we will not be allowed to work in groups for the remainder of the week.  As a result  ___________, we have learned about the different types of transitional words.  In conclusion, In summary, Therefore,

15.  Above  Across  Against  Along  Among  Around  Behind  Below  Beneath  Beside  Between  By  Down  In back of  In front of  Inside  Into  Near  Off  On top of  Outside  Over  Throughout  To the right  Under  Underneath

16.  Above the stop sign, you will find the street names.  Around the building, you can see the playground.  In back of the house, there is an in-ground swimming pool.  To the right of the plane, the passengers could see the snow capped mountains.

17.  _______ the fallen tree house, we found the tool box.  Below, Behind, Among, Near, Under, Underneath  _________ the bed sheets, the cat can be found.  among, between, on top of, under, below

18.  Again,  Also,  Another,  Besides, , and  For example,  For instance,  Next,  Finally,  As well,  Along with,  Furthermore

19.  Students should be on time. Furthermore, they must be prepared for class.  My friend speak Spanish and English. She also speaks Chinese.  You must complete your spelling sentences by Friday. Finally, you must complete the definitions for each word.  Besides, you will be required to complete your spelling test.

20.  _______, we will begin with our spelling words for this week.  Also, Next, Finally  Cheating is dishonest. ____________, it also hinders you for learning the information for yourself.  Furthermore, In addition,, Besides, As well,

21.  Again,  For this reason,  In fact,

22.  This week, you will again be required to complete spelling sentences.  For this reason, you will receive a zero if you do not turn the sentences in by Friday.  In fact, you will also need to complete definitions for each spelling word.

23.  ______, you are not suppose to scream in my classroom.  Again, In fact  ________, you will receive a signature in your discipline folder.  For this reason, In fact, Again