1. Powerpoint Templates Using Transitions in Your Writing

2. Powerpoint Templates Transitions are words and phrases that help our readers follow us from one thought to another in a piece of writing. Why are good transitions important? Our Standard: The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader

3. Powerpoint Templates Take a look at the following paragraph. Is it easy to read and follow? Why or why not? Our Standard: The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader Team Sports Benefit Teens There are many positive aspects to playing team sports. Here are just a few of the benefits of being a “team player.” Feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself can boost a person’s self-esteem. Besides benefiting a person mentally, team sports can also benefit a person physically by providing much-needed exercise. Not only is the exercise provided by team sports beneficial to a teen’s growing body, but it can be fun, too! For instance, soccer is a challenging sport that requires much running. Yet, playing soccer with your friends can be a great way to get all of your buddies together. In other words, exercise (in the form of team sports) can be a social event! Additionally, the critical thinking and strategy skills learned in soccer will give your brain a good workout. Finally, team sports can encourage new friendships. Imagine, first, that you are a new student in your school. You would be unsure about many things, and you probably wouldn’t know anybody. Joining a team sport would help you introduce yourself to many new people without the pressure of having to approach them on your own.

4. Powerpoint Templates The following highlighted words are transition phrases. They assist the reader in following the author’s ideas. Our Standard: The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader Team Sports Benefit Teens There are many positive aspects to playing team sports. Here are just a few of the benefits of being a “team player.” Feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself can boost a person’s self-esteem. Besides benefiting a person mentally, team sports can also benefit a person physically by providing much-needed exercise. Not only is the exercise provided by team sports beneficial to a teen’s growing body, but it can be fun, too! For instance, soccer is a challenging sport that requires much running. Yet, playing soccer with your friends can be a great way to get all of your buddies together. In other words, exercise (in the form of team sports) can be a social event! Additionally, the critical thinking and strategy skills learned in soccer will give your brain a good workout. Finally, team sports can encourage new friendships. Imagine, first, that you are a new student in your school. You would be unsure about many things, and you probably wouldn’t know anybody. Joining a team sport would help you introduce yourself to many new people without the pressure of having to approach them on your own.

5. Powerpoint Templates Different kinds of transition words perform different jobs. Look at the chart on the right to see how they can work for you. Now, take a look at your essay. Find at least five places where you can add transition words from this chart to improve your writing. Our Standard: The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader