Transitions

Transitions A transition is a word or phrase that help the writer’s words flow more smoothly. Transitions help to Compare Add new ideas Repeat ideas Give examples Summarize ideas First/second In addition However Even though Next Again On the other hand In fact Then Besides In contrast Finally Equally important Although Despite

Transitions A full sentence transition may also be used to connect two ideas together within a paragraph. Hillgrove High School consistently proves to be the most desired school to attend in Cobb County. For example, in 2013 99% of Hillgrove students passed the graduation writing test. Because of the dedication of both students and teachers, the school has experienced a great deal of success in writing. Students practice these skills in each of their English courses, and teachers are diligent in the feedback they give students to help them improve their abilities. In addition to academic success, Hillgrove students also excel in athletics. The Hillgrove Hawk football team has had a winning season for the last seven years….

Practicing Transitions Which transition would be best to compare two opposing ideas? On the other hand, Finally, Equally important Which transition would best be used to help explain the steps for building a bookcase? In addition, Next In contrast

Practicing Transitions Identify the transition word or phrase: Students at Hillgrove have extraordinary school spirit. In fact, each year over half the student body participated in dress up days during Homecoming week. Drinking soda adds a considerate amount of calories to a person’s diet. Consequently, it is difficult lose weight with all of the extra sugar that soda contains. Finally, it is important to understand transition words and phrases and use them appropriately in both speech and writing.