Learning Objective:
Today I will
identify and use transitions and
conjunctions to connect ideas..
•Transition=change, move into or over
•Conjunction= to merge, connect with
What are we going to identify and
use today?
Transitions and conjunctions to
connect ideas.
I worked on this PointPoint.
I at my lunch.
How do we connect
both sentences?
We connect sentences by using conjunctions!
I worked on this PowerPoint,
while I at my lunch.
It is important to know how to correctly use
transitions and conjunctions to connect
ideas because it will help you write better
sentences!
It is also important because it can help you identify
transitions and conjunctions to connect ideas
because It will help you identify if any sentences are
written incorrectly.
What are other reasons it is important to
correctly use independent and dependent clauses?
It will be tested!
when
later
additionally
because
therefore
if
Conjunctions
with
earlier
Words that link parts of text
and
furthermore
but
which
however
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog.
The dog only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog.
The dog only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog,
Conjunction
only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog,
because
which
when
with
but
only had three leg
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Susie saw a dog.
The dog only had three legs.
Susie saw a dog, which only had three legs
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog.
The dog barked at Sarah.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog.
The dog barked at Sarah.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog.
The dog barked at Sarah.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away,
Conjunction
the dog barked.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
but
Sarah ran away,
the dog barked.
because
when
with
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.
Sarah ran away from the dog.
The dog barked at Sarah.
Sarah ran away when the dog barked.
Sarah ran away because the dog barked.
Sarah ran away until the dog barked.
Transitions
Transitions are words that help make
your writing more coherent. They create
connections between:
- one clause and another clause
- one sentence and another sentence
- one group of sentences and the next group of
sentences
Joining Two Independent Clauses
One way of joining two independent clauses is with a
semicolon, a transition, and a comma.
; furthermore,
Marcos is a great
swimmer
he’s very good at scuba
diving.
Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, he’s very good at scuba
diving.
Connecting Two Sentences
You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the
logical relationship between two sentences.
In fact,
Marcos is very athletic.
he plays three sports at
school.
Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.
Placement of Transition
Rather than placing the transition at the beginning of the
second sentence, you may place it in the middle of the
second sentence after the subject with two commas.
Marcos is very athletic.
transition
He, in fact, plays three sports at school.
subject
Transitions in Longer Writing
When writing a paragraph or a larger piece of
writing,you can use a transition to show the reader
the logical relationship between one group of
sentences and another group of sentences.
This is useful when you want to let the reader
know that you are changing from one idea to
another idea.
Example- Longer Piece of Writing
Transition
connects ideas
in paragraph 2
to ideas in
paragraph 1.
Essay
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2: In addition,
Body Paragraph 3: Furthermore,
Conclusion:
Transition
connects ideas
in paragraph 3
to ideas in
paragraph 2.
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Addition
Transition
Moreover
Furthermore
In addition
besides
Marcos loves to ski
he likes to fish.
;moreover,
;furthermore,
;in addition,
;besides,
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Reinforcement/Emphasis
Transition
Indeed
In fact
Marcos plays basketball
The transition and
second clause
reemphasize the first
clause.
;in fact,
;indeed,
he plays every Saturday.
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Exemplification
Transition
For example
For instance
In particular
Marcos enjoys outdoor sports
;for example,
The second
clause is more
specific than the
first.
;for instance,
;in particular,
he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Contrast
Transition
However
In contrast
Marcos enjoys scuba diving
;on the other hand,
;however,
;on the contrary,
;in contrast,
I think it is an expensive sport.
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On the contrary
On the other hand
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Result or Effect
Transition
Consequently
Thus
Therefore
Accordingly
Hence
As a result
;thus,
Marcos broke his leg
;consequently,
;therefore,
;hence,
;as a result,
;accordingly,
he can’t play basketball.
Types of Transitions
Relationship
Time
Transition
Meanwhile (at the same time)
Subsequently (after)
Thereafter (after)
;subsequently,
Marcos scored a goal
;thereafter,
after
his team won the game.
How do you identify
conjunctions and transitions in
sentences?
Steps to identifying
conjunctions and
transitions in sentences.
1. Read the sentence.
2. Look for conjunction
or transition words.
3. Underline the
conjunction or
transition word.
Bill and Latisha
took a taxi to the
airport.
How do you identify
conjunctions and transitions in
sentences?
Steps to identifying
conjunctions and
transitions in sentences.
1. Read the sentence.
2. Look for conjunction
or transition words.
3. Underline the
conjunction or
transition word.
They left late, yet
they arrived in
plenty of time.
How do you use conjunctions
and transitions in sentences?
Steps to using
conjunctions and
transitions in sentences.
1. Read the sentence.
2. Figure out what
would make the
sentence better by
adding either a
conjunction or a
transition.
3. Reread to ensure it
makes sense
The boy went to the park.
The boy went to the library.
The boy was tired.
The boy went to the park
and the library and as a
result was very tired.
How do you use conjunctions
and transitions in sentences?
Steps to using
conjunctions and
transitions in sentences.
1. Read the sentence.
2. Figure out what
would make the
sentence better by
adding either a
conjunction or a
transition.
3. Reread to ensure it
makes sense
Making a cake is very easy.
First
_________,
get all the
Then
ingredients. ________,
mix
all the ingredients together.
Next
_________,
preheat the
oven. _________,
Finally
put the
cake in the oven and wait
for 30 minutes.
So what did we do today?
Today I used and identified
conjunctions and transitions in
sentences.