Organizing Essays with Transitions
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Objective
I can organize my essay by using transitions to guide the reader through my arguments.
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What are transitions in writing, and why are they important for organizing an essay?
Give three examples of transition words that can be used to add information to a previous point. Use each in a sentence.
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Exit ticket
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“Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about a topic of your choice, using at least two different types of transition words to connect your ideas. Write a transition sentence that would effectively link a paragraph discussing the importance of teamwork to a new paragraph discussing individual contributions. ”
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