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Writing – Transition Words

Writing · Level 4 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: W.4.1c, W.4.2c · Practice Set 10

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1 Types of Transitions

🔗 Transition words connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly.

⏰ Time: first, next, then, after, before, finally, meanwhile

➕ Adding: also, in addition, another, besides, furthermore

↔️ Contrast: but, however, although, on the other hand, yet

🎯 Example: for example, such as, for instance, like

What type of transition is the bold word?

Sentence	Transition Type
"After lunch, the class went to recess."
"He enjoys baking. Also, he enjoys decorating cakes."
"She practiced every day, yet she still felt shaky."
"We tried new instruments, for example the cello and the flute."

2 Fill in the Transition

✏️ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.

Also However Then In addition Finally

I love science fairs. , I enjoy math competitions.

He reviewed his notes. , the test still felt hard.

We collected the leaves. we sorted them by color.

She is a quick thinker. , she is very organized.

, the class presented their projects.

3 Before & After Transitions

⬆️ See how transitions improve writing! Read the paragraph without transitions, then add them.

Without transitions:
I woke up early. I fed the cat. I made my bed. I packed my backpack. I ate breakfast quickly. I caught the bus just in time.

Rewrite WITH transition words to make it flow better:

4 Write with Transitions

✍️ Write a paragraph about what you did yesterday (or a typical day). Use at least 4 different transition words. Circle them!

5 SBA Writing Rubric Self-Check

The state test scores your writing in three areas. Check your work from above and rate yourself honestly.

Purpose & Organization (Score 1-4):

☐ I clearly stated my opinion/topic ☐ My ideas are in a logical order ☐ I used transitions between ideas ☐ I have a strong conclusion

My score: / 4

Evidence & Elaboration (Score 1-4):

☐ I gave reasons or evidence ☐ I explained my evidence ☐ I used specific details ☐ I used my own words

My score: / 4

Conventions (Score 0-2):

☐ My spelling is correct ☐ My grammar and punctuation are correct

My score: / 2

What I will fix before turning in my writing:

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 10.

Prompt: Write about a goal you have for someone who helped you.