Edit and Reflect on Your Butterfly Effect Essay
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Objective
I can edit my butterfly effect essay for grammar, clarity, and coherence. I can reflect on editing and rewriting.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Transitions are words, phrases, or sentences that link one idea to another, showing the connections between them.
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Within a paragraph, transitions help ensure that each sentence follows smoothly and clearly from the last.
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When moving between paragraphs, a topic sentence often functions as a transition, guiding the reader from the previous point to the next point.
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Practice
11 questions
What is the main purpose of using transitions in an essay?
Which of these transition words would you use to add more information or build on a previous point?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following paragraph from a 'butterfly effect' essay. Add appropriate transition words, phrases, or sentences to improve its clarity and coherence. Then, explain why you chose each transition and how it helps the reader understand the connections between ideas. Paragraph: "A small change in the past can have huge consequences in the future. The extinction of dinosaurs allowed mammals to thrive. This led to the evolution of humans. Humans have dramatically altered the planet. The initial asteroid impact had a profound ripple effect."”
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