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9th - Higher Ed
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Transitions

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Ideas don't naturally flow from one to another. They need transitions to help them connect. Part of a larger Writing the Paper series, the resource introduces writers to the concept of using transitions in their writing. Topics covered include types of transitions, key expressions, and paragraph organization.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

transitions, essay organization, writing organization

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Remove transitions from a sample essay and practice writing new transitions to replace them
  • During peer editing, highlight any transitions included in the paper to make clear where connections are missing

Classroom Considerations

  • Print the table on the last page as a reference

Pros

  • Offers a list of guidelines to help identify if transitions need work
  • Links to additional resources on organization in writing

Cons

  • Lacks examples of transitions to effectively explain the concept

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.9-10.5 W.11-12.4 W.11-12.5

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