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Writing – Transition Words

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

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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
"After that, the team lined up."
"He likes hiking. Also, he enjoys biking."
"She practiced hard, although she still felt shaky."
"They tried new sports, for example fencing and archery."

2 Fill in the Transition

✏️ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.

In addition However Then Also Finally

I love music. , I enjoy dancing too.

He rehearsed for weeks. , he still felt nervous.

We cleared the table. we washed the dishes.

She is a great artist. , she is a talented writer.

, the curtain finally rose.

3 Before & After Transitions

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

Without transitions:
I fed the dog. I filled his water bowl. I clipped on his leash. I walked him around the block. I gave him a treat. I put his leash away.

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 4.

Prompt: Write about helping at home for your grandparent.