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Writing – Transition Words

Writing · Level 4 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: W.4.1c, W.4.2c · Practice Set 2

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

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
"Meanwhile, her brother set the table."
"She loves painting. Besides, she enjoys sculpture."
"He practiced daily, yet he still felt nervous."
"She collects rocks, like quartz and granite."

2 Fill in the Transition

✏️ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.

In addition However Then Also Finally

I enjoy science. , I love astronomy the most.

He trained for months. , he still felt unready.

We gathered the supplies. we started building.

She is a strong runner. , she is a great swimmer.

, the coach blew the whistle to start the game.

3 Before & After Transitions

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

Without transitions:
I woke up late. I skipped breakfast. I grabbed my backpack. I ran to the bus stop. I made it just in time. I sat down and caught my breath.

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 2.

Prompt: Write about a class project for your teacher.