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LESSON: #14 - Transition Words and Sentences

Transition Words

Example Sentence: Not only does Paul Fisher change his attitude towards the players on the Tangerine Middle School soccer team, but similarly, he develops a strong sense of courage towards his older brother Erik.

1. What is the “transition” word? __________________

2. What two ideas are being “linked” together?

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b.

Now, it’s your turn! Create a transition sentence, by linking the two ideas with a “transition” word.

In the following examples, you can change the structure of the sentence.

EXAMPLE:

Please create THREE of your own:

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Transition:

Examples

Idea #1: Playing soccer is a great form of exercise.

Idea #2: Soccer builds teamwork.

Transition Sentence:

Idea #1: Public Transportation cuts down on pollution.

Idea #2: Public Transportation reduces traffic.

Transition Sentence:

Idea #1: Anakin Skywalker struggles with his identity.

Idea #2: Anakin Skywalker eventually gives into the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader.

Transition Sentence: Because Anakin Skywalker struggles with his identity, he eventually gives into the Dark Side and becomes Darth Vader.

Idea #1: Lance Armstrong defeated Cancer and won the Tour de France 7 years in a row.

Idea #2: Lance Armstrong founded the Live Strong Foundation.

Transition Sentence:

Idea #1:

Idea#2:

Transition Sentence:

Idea #1:

Idea#2:

Transition Sentence:

Idea #1:

Idea#2:

Transition Sentence:

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