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Writing – Transition Words

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

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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
"Before that, she packed her lunch."
"He plays chess. Furthermore, he enjoys checkers."
"It was raining, yet we still went for a walk."
"She tried new foods, such as mango and papaya."

2 Fill in the Transition

✏️ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.

Also However Then In addition Finally

I like drawing. , I enjoy painting too.

She studied all week. , the test felt tricky.

We mixed the batter. we poured it into the pan.

He is a fast swimmer. , he is a skilled diver.

, everyone lined up at the starting line.

3 Before & After Transitions

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

Without transitions:
I packed my bag. I tied my shoes. I checked the weather. I grabbed my umbrella. I walked to school. I made it before the bell rang.

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 3.

Prompt: Write about a trip outside for a friend.