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TransitionsLearning Targets: Apply effective sequencing techniques in writing complex, argumentative texts Apply effective syntax techniques in writing complex, argumentative textsPart 1: MatchingMatch the transitions words and phrases with the sentences. Write out each sentence, inserting and underlining the transitions words and phrases. Sentences:Transitions Words and Phrases:1. Highway traffic came to a stop ^ of an accident that morning.a. for the most part 2. The children were very happy. ^, and perhaps more importantly, their parents were very proactive in providing good care.b. coupled with3. There were a few very talented artists in the class, but ^ the students only wanted to avoid the alternative course.c. as a result 4. She didn't seem willing to sell the car this week, but ^ I don't get paid until the end of the month.d. in any case5. The research was presented in a very dry style though was ^ examples that made the audience tear up.e. On the other handPart 2 and 3: Circle the best transitions from the choices in parentheses. Then, below the sentence, explain your answers. Pay attention to punctuation in addition to meaning. 1. I would like to see you tomorrow, (so/ however/ again) let’s have lunch together. 2. My sister loves to eat, (finally/ moreover/ but) I don’t care much about food. 3. That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, (and/ for example/ however), I found a bug in my soup. 4. She felt exhausted; (therefore/ nevertheless/ whereas), she took a nap. 5. He expected to do well on the test, (and then/ in brief/ for) he had studied diligently. 6. John eats five big meals a day; (as a result/ despite this/ hence), he never gains weight. 7. Josephine ate too fast. (Consequently/ Likewise/ In contrast), she had indigestion. 8. I was watching the game; (furthermore/ meanwhile/ first), the soup boiled over. 9. The music’s too loud. (Besides/ In fact/ Although), it’s making the windows rattle. 10. This morning, I will be in Dayton. (In effect/ Above all/ Later), I will be in Xenia. 11. I like to read; unfortunately, (so/ soon/ though), I hardly have any time to read for fun. 12. Before I wrote the research paper, I read five books; (in addition/ on the contrary/ yet), I scanned seven magazine articles and interviewed two experts on the topic. 13. First, Hank went to the store; (even though/ then/ third), he visited his sister for an hour. 14. (Obviously/ Because/ As proof), these pants are too long; (instead/ for/ thus), they will need to be altered before I can wear them. 15. Please, don’t forget the cat food and juice. (Nevertheless/ Furthermore/ For instance), bring the paper plates, napkins, and cups for the picnic. 16. I enjoy learning; (to conclude/ in a way/ most of all), I like to learn new facts about nature. 17. Barbara, (without a doubt/ yet/ plus), is the best student in the class. Part 4: Imitating Identify the transitions words or phrases in the models and sample imitations. Then write an imitation of each model sentence, one sentence part at a time. Models: 1. I would like to see you tomorrow, so let’s have lunch together.Sample: I wanted to eat breakfast before getting to work, so I grabbed a cereal bar I could eat in the car.YOU:2. That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, for example, I found a bug in my soup.Sample: This class is excruciating. In the last class, for instance, we had an hour and half long powerpoint presentation where the professor read from the slides really, really quietly and made us very, very late for lunch.YOU:3. She felt exhausted; therefore, she took a nap.Sample: He got accepted into UWSP; consequently, he jumped up and down.YOU:Part 5: Expanding The transitions words or phrases are omitted in the caret mark (^) in the following sentences. For each caret, add a transitions word or phrase, blending your content and style with the rest of the sentence. 1. He concluded like this: “^, there’s no business like show business.”2. I hate intolerance; ^ I try not to become bitter when I see it.3. She had looked for a job for months. ^, she found one. ................
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