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Meanwhile: Transition Words That Connect Ideas Lesson Plan

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Meanwhile: Transition Words That Connect Ideas

Read Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch to illustrate the use of transition words effectively. Discuss each transition word used, and have learners find transition words in other books. Consider making a class chart of transition words found for future writing days.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

transition words and phrases, writing techniques

Resource Details

Grade

3rd - 5th

Subjects

English Language Arts

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Resource Type

Duration

30 mins

Instructional Strategy

Common Core

W.3.1c W.3.2 W.3.2c W.3.3c W.4.2 W.4.2c W.5.2 W.5.2c L.3.6

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