Grade 7 Copyright 2015 by Write Score LLC Lesson Focus Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationship among ideas and concepts Why Use Transitions T ransitions ID: 490858
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Using Transitions Effectively
Grade 7
Copyright © 2015 by Write Score LLCSlide2
Lesson Focus:
Use appropriate transitions to
create cohesion and clarify the relationship among ideas and concepts.Slide3
Why Use Transitions?
Transitions
are words or phrases that are like a bridge between ideas. They keep the reader
from getting lost and confused. When used correctly, they create cohesion among ideas.Slide4
Transition words can…
Examples
incorporate commonly used words.
So, By this time
help lead the reader to the next event.
Suddenly, Immediately
alert the reader that additional information is forthcoming to support what has already been stated.
Next, Then
introduce a contrasting idea.
But, However, On the other handSlide5
Mentor Paragraph:
While technology and modernization had a negative effect on American farming, they had a positive effect as well. With new machines being made and introduced into society, some of them were directed towards farming. One of the
machines, which aided farmers in their daily chores, was the electric milker that allowed cows to be milked without the farmer having to do it; the machine simply did it
(Baughman, 89)
.
So,
with machines such as
this,
farms could now be operated with
less hired
help and the number of workers devoted to agriculture rapidly declined.Slide6
Partner Practice:
Read the essay.
Highlight the transitional word or phrase at the beginning and end of each paragraph.Add transitions to the beginning and/or end of any paragraph that does not have one.
Review highlighted transitions. Discuss with partner if they are used appropriately. If not, replace with new transition.Slide7
Peer Edit:
Trade papers with a peer.
Highlight transitions at the beginning and end of each paragraph.Place a check next to any highlighted transition that is not used appropriately.
Return paper to peer.Slide8
Independent Practice:
Review your peer edit.Add transitions to the beginning and/or end of any paragraph
that does not have one.Replace transitions with check marks next to them.