1. 10/18: Bell Work
Bell Work Task: Create a citation using the following information:
Can We Fix the Water Supply
Author: Caleb Hughes
Page 115
“The Everglades is host to 440,000 acres of sugar cane.”

2. Possible Citations
According to Caleb Hughes, the Everglades is planted with 440,000 acres of sugar cane (115).
“The Everglades is host to 440,000 acres of sugar cane” (Hughes 115).
In Can We Fix the Water Supply, the author Hughes mentions that the Everglades is host to over 440,000 acres of sugar cane (115).

3. SSR No book. Borrow an Anne Frank memoir from the copies table.
Read silently until the timer goes off.
Bathroom or water; bring your agenda to my desk when we are reading.

4. 10/18:Transitional Words and Phrases
Write the above slide in your ISN.
Sharpen a pencil if needed.

5. What are Transitions?
Transitional words and phrases are used to help bridge and connect:
Paragraphs
Supporting Ideas
Transitional words help your reader to follow your shifts in writing as you move from one idea to the next.

6. In your Informative Essay, you will want to use at least four transitions (paragraphs 2-5).
First
Second
Third
Lastly
To begin with,
To conclude,
My first, second, third/last reason…
One reason is…
As a result,
However
Finally

7. Where Can I Place Transitional Words and Phrases in My Writing?
Transitional words and phrases may be placed:
At the beginning of paragraphs to help transition from paragraph to paragraph
Inside paragraphs to help transition from one supporting detail to another
Inside paragraphs to help elaborate upon supporting details

8. Not All Transitional Phrases Are Equal
Transitional phrases and words are not “one size fits all”
Different transitional phrases and terms belong in specific areas of writing and serve distinct jobs.
Sequence, Add information, Compare and Contrast, Giving an Example, Cause and Effect

9. Tasks
Objective: Use a variety of transitions to signal a shift from one idea to another in your writing
PASTE the TRANSITION WORDS SHEET into your ISN
Use your sheet to complete the transitions packet:
Individual work, but you may ask your group for help.