⏰ 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
| Sentence | Transition Type |
|---|---|
| "First, the campers set up their tents." | |
| "She enjoys reading. Besides, she loves writing stories." | |
| "He was exhausted, but he kept practicing." | |
| "We saw wildlife, such as deer and foxes." |
I like baking. , I enjoy decorating cakes.
She trained hard. , she still felt uneasy.
We gathered firewood. we started the campfire.
He is a talented singer. , he plays the guitar.
, the fireworks lit up the sky.
Rewrite WITH transition words to make it flow better:
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:
Prompt: Write about a pet or animal for a neighbor.