Connecting Ideas with Transitions
9th GradeELA20 min
Learning Objective
I can use transition phrases to connect ideas in my writing.
Lesson Flow
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Transitional words and phrases
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Transitions are words or phrases that help show relationships between ideas, create a logical flow, and create coherence in writing.
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Transitional words that add ideas include and, in addition, and furthermore.
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Transitional words that show cause and effect include because, for this reason, and as a result.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write two sentences about your favorite hobby. Then, combine the sentences into one using a transition phrase to show cause and effect or to add information.”
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