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Writing โ€“ Transition Words

Writing ยท Level 4 ยท Worksheet 3 of 5 ยท CCSS: W.4.1c, W.4.2c ยท Practice Set 7
Level 4 โญโญโญโญ
Practice SetsSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5Set 6Set 7Set 8Set 9Set 10
1 Types of Transitions
๐Ÿ”— Transition words connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly.

โฐ Time: first, next, then, after, before, finally, meanwhile

โž• Adding: also, in addition, another, besides, furthermore

โ†”๏ธ Contrast: but, however, although, on the other hand, yet

๐ŸŽฏ Example: for example, such as, for instance, like

What type of transition is the bold word?
Sentence Transition Type
"Next, the class lined up quietly."
"She enjoys crafts. Also, she likes photography."
"He was tired, yet he finished the race."
"We tried new snacks, for instance dried mango and trail mix."
2 Fill in the Transition
โœ๏ธ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.
Also However Then In addition Finally

I like chess. , I enjoy checkers too.

She rehearsed her lines. , she still felt shaky.

We set up the easels. we mixed the paint.

He is a skilled builder. , he loves designing.

, the audience applauded loudly.

3 Before & After Transitions
โฌ†๏ธ See how transitions improve writing! Read the paragraph without transitions, then add them.
Without transitions:
I found my library card. I picked three books. I checked them out. I put them in my bag. I walked home slowly. I started reading right away.

Rewrite WITH transition words to make it flow better:

4 Write with Transitions
โœ๏ธ 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):

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

My score: / 4

Evidence & Elaboration (Score 1-4):

โ˜ I gave reasons or evidence โ˜ I explained my evidence โ˜ I used specific details โ˜ I used my own words

My score: / 4

Conventions (Score 0-2):

โ˜ My spelling is correct โ˜ 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 7.

Prompt: Write about a celebration for a teammate.