The Craft of Writing Transition Words. Mini-Lesson Write TWO sentences of any length. Begin the second sentence with the phrase “On the other hand”.

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The Craft of Writing Transition Words

Mini-Lesson Write TWO sentences of any length. Begin the second sentence with the phrase “On the other hand”.

Mini-lesson Write Two sentences of any length. Begin the second sentence with the phrase, “As a result”.

Mini-lesson Write a 12 word sentence that begins with In conclusion.

Thinking about Transitions With a partner circle all of the transitional words on your sheet. In conclusion Due toTeacherAccordinglyRaspberries InspirationHealthyChangeThirdNevertheless MoreoverBelongingAlsoWonderingRole Model WritersThai SoupTo sum upRosesOn the other hand For InstanceFirstlyDiscoveryTo demonstrate Moreover VacationThinkersWhereasSoftIn other words SupportiveFoodConsequentlyIn factTherefore In contrast GrammarLikewiseBestIn any case BesidesMissioUndoubtedlyLastlyPeers NextAs a result ofWonderfulCollaborationThinkers

Mini-lesson 1. Read your first draft quietly to yourself. 2. Underline all transitional words or phrases 3. Find TWO locations in your draft where you can see that adding a transition would increase the flow of the essay. 4. Write that sentence into your essay.

Revision As you revise your essay, consider the flow of your essay Could you add transitions?

Summary What did I learn from today’s mini-lesson?

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