1. What do bridges do? Bridges connect places.
When writing, we need to connect sentences that are related.
This is done through Transitional Devices.

2. Barataria North Secondary School: 5L English A 23/02/2015
TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
Barataria North Secondary School: 5L
English A
23/02/2015

3. Types of Transitional Devices
There are 6 types

4. 1. Words that show addition
E.g. first, first of all, one, second, third, also, another, in addition, next, finally. (The speaker gives one point, and then adds another and another.). To be successful in college, students need to keep several things in mind. First of all, to succeed, students need to learn to take good notes during class and while reading textbooks. Secondly, they should develop good study habits. Finally, to be successful, students should turn in all homework and assignments.

5. 2. Words that show time
E.g. first, second, after, next, during, in the past, before, earlier, often, following, later, afterward, then, since, while, as. First, dig a hole about 6 inches deep; next, remove the tomato plant from its container. Place the tomato plant in the hole and then place earth into the hole, tamping the earth down firmly around the plant. Afterward, fertilize and water the tomato plant.

6. 3. Words that show contrast
E.g. in contrast, differ, even though, on the other hand, however, although, despite, nevertheless, yet, instead, unlike, but Sasha is shy; however, Misha is very outspoken. Despite being shy, Sasha gave a confident speech

7. 4. Words that show comparison
E.g. like, similarly, just as, equal, equally, identical, likewise, in the same way, similar, alike, comparable, the same as. Sasha and Misha are equally intelligent. Sasha and Misha are similar in their love for reading.

8. 5. Words that show example
E.g. for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, once, including I love Mexican food, including chile rellenos and tacos. There are many dangers of smoking including lung disease.

9. 6. Words that show cause-and-effect
E.g. because, cause, lead to, as a result, effect, so, reason, since, therefore, thus, on account of, consequently. Misha had a cold; therefore, she missed the picnic. The reason Misha missed the picnic is because she had a cold.