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Writing – Transition Words

Writing · Level 4 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: W.4.1c, W.4.2c · Practice Set 8

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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, the other team warmed up."
"He plays drums. Besides, he plays guitar."
"She was unsure, but she raised her hand anyway."
"We visited new places, such as the aquarium and the planetarium."

2 Fill in the Transition

✏️ Choose the best transition word from the word bank.

Also However Then In addition Finally

I love gardening. , I enjoy composting.

He studied the map. , he still felt lost.

We watered the seeds. we covered the pots.

She is a strong reader. , she is a careful editor.

, the trophy was handed out.

3 Before & After Transitions

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

Without transitions:
I packed my lunch. I checked my homework folder. I put on my shoes. I said goodbye to my dog. I walked to the bus stop. I waved at my friend.

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 8.

Prompt: Write about a book you liked for the librarian.