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Writer’s Tool #2:Transitions




TRANSITIONS:

1. Recognize transition words and phrases in writing.

2. Understand the purpose of transition words and phrases in writing.

3. Use transition words and phrases in your own writing.

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:



TRANSITIONS: We know what they are in real life, but what are they in our writing?

• Transition words and phrases connect the dots to help organize our ideas in writing.

• Transitions can show thoughts, link ideas, or help show the passage of time as a story progresses.

• Without transitions, ideas can seem choppy or might be hard (or boring!) to follow!

Let’s look at an example:



Yesterday Sheena went walking. Sheena doesn’t walk in the mornings. The sun was shining and she felt like some exercise. Sheena saw lots of different animals such as birds, squirrels, butterflies, and rabbits. Sheena decided to walk further than usual to see how many more she could spot. She reached the pathway which would take her home. Sheena was enjoying herself so much she decided to carry on. The weather was still warm. The clouds were beginning to gather. Sheena was quite far from home when the rain came down. It was only a gentle shower at first. It soon started falling more heavily. Sheena got home she was very wet and quite cold!

How did that sound?

TRANSITIONS: Not so much…



TRANSITIONS: Connecting the dots.

• Good writers might use some of these transitions to help their stories flow more smoothly and understandably for readers.

AfterFor exampleEven thoughAfterwardAlsoAs soonBeforeFinallyLaterHowever

Without warningUntilWhenWhileOne daySubsequentlyFirstSecondNot long afterUnfortunately

OtherwiseMeanwhileImmediatelySoonSuddenlyYesterdayBesidesOnceIn the meantimeNot long before



Yesterday Sheena went walking. Generally, Sheena doesn’t walk in the mornings. However, today the sun was shining and she felt like some exercise. During her walk, Sheen saw lots of different animals such as birds, squirrels, butterflies, and rabbits. As a result, she decided to walk further than usual to see how many more she could spot. Finally, she reached the pathway which would take her home. However, Sheena was enjoying herself so much she decided to carry on. Besides, the weather was still warm, although the clouds were beginning to gather. As a result, Sheena was quite far from home when the rain came down. To begin with, it was only a gentle shower, but it soon started falling more heavily. Consequently, by the time Sheena got home she was very wet and quite cold! Good thing her mom had some bacon on the table…

Where are the transitions? What purpose do they serve? Questions? .

TRANSITIONS: Connecting the dots for your reader!



PROMPTS• Butterfly• Sunburn• Cheetos• Tree house• Roller Skates• Boracay• Mr. Cargile• Rubber ducky• Beach towel• Tidal Wave• Palm tree• Mr. Patterson

TRANSITIONS• Afterwards• Later on• However• Unfortunately• Consequently• Yesterday • As a result• Many years ago• In the future• Long, long ago• In the meantime• Finally

TRANSITIONS: Connecting the dots for your reader!At your tables, create a short story using at least FOUR of the

following prompts and transition words and phrases (though you can use more!). Bonus points for using dialogue!



1. Recognize transition words and phrases in writing.

2. Understand the purpose of transition words and phrases in writing.

3. Use transition words and phrases in your own writing.

TRANSITIONS: Where are you now?



• Thumbs up: Totally got it!• At tables: Start applying transitions into your

story drafts• How will you apply transitions into your draft work?

What will help your reader the most?

• Thumbs down: Really need more help!• Station 1: Practice identifying and using

transitions in stories.

• Thumbs sideways: Just need some practice!• Station 2: collaboratively create a flowing short

story with the materials available to you.

Move between stations as needed.

TRANSITIONS: How ready are you to start using them?


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