1. Transitions

2. 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

3. 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 % 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….

4. 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

5. 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.