Writing: Transition words

- Have you ever taken note of these words while reading and writing?

- Explain what you think the  function is of these words?
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This lesson contains 22 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Items in this lesson

- Have you ever taken note of these words while reading and writing?

- Explain what you think the  function is of these words?

Slide 1 - Slide

What are transitions words?
Why do we use them?

Slide 2 - Mind map

Give an example of a transition word

Slide 3 - Mind map

Now give an example of a sentence using this transition word

Slide 4 - Mind map

You have a list of transition words in front of you

Study this list for a few minutes

Look for one transition word you have never heard of before

Slide 5 - Slide

Which transition word is new for you?

Slide 6 - Mind map

Try use this new transition word in a sentence.

Slide 7 - Open question

Select a new transition word and write a sentence using it

Slide 8 - Open question

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word shows location?
A
For example
B
Below
C
Then

Slide 9 - Quiz

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word shows time?
A
Between
B
In other words
C
Later

Slide 10 - Quiz

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word adds information?
A
In addition
B
Over
C
Earlier

Slide 11 - Quiz

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word compares and contrasts?
A
Earlier
B
Besides
C
Otherwise

Slide 12 - Quiz

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word clarifies?
A
First
B
Besides
C
In other words

Slide 13 - Quiz

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
A water main broke in our street this morning, SO we had no water for hours.
A
addition
B
time
C
comparison
D
cause and effect

Slide 14 - Quiz

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
Lisa will probably become a lawyer, JUST LIKE her older sisters
A
time
B
contrast
C
compare
D
cause and effect

Slide 15 - Quiz

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
You can make boring tasks more pleasant. FOR EXAMPLE, listen to music on your mobile phone while you work.
A
contrast
B
comparison
C
illustration/example
D
cause and effect

Slide 16 - Quiz

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
Some houses in North Carolina are built very close to the shoreline. CONSEQUENTLY, a lot of money has been spent in projects trying to protect them from the sea.
A
addition
B
contrast
C
illustration/example
D
cause and effect

Slide 17 - Quiz

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Japanese cars, such as Nissan and Toyota, are famous for their fuel economy. ……………. , European cars such as Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes are known for their luxury.
A
Also/comparison
B
In contrast/contrast
C
For instance/example
D
Also/contrast

Slide 18 - Quiz

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
If you have to drive alone for a long distance, it’s a good idea to keep the radio tuned to a talk station, to keep you alert. ………………. , you should stop and rest often.
A
Moreover/cause and effect
B
Therefore/example
C
However/addition
D
Moreover/addition

Slide 19 - Quiz

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Additions to a computer, ……………….. a wireless mouse, keyboard and printer, can add hundreds of euros to the original estimated cost.
A
because/ addition
B
because/example
C
for example/example
D
in contrast/comparison

Slide 20 - Quiz

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Foreign golf players do well in America ……………… the golf courses in other countries are harder to play than those in the U.S.
A
to illustrate/contrast
B
therefore/reason
C
because/reason
D
because/comparison

Slide 21 - Quiz

The End

Slide 22 - Slide