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To create important links between ideas
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Help the reader understand
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Can set up a time frame

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Giving a Time Reference or Order of Events
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Show Comparison or Contrast
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To Summarize or Conclude
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Show Location
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Add Extra Information
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To Emphasize a Point

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First,
Next,
Then,
Last,
Finally,
Today,
Tomorrow,
Yesterday,
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About,
After,
Before,
During,
Until,
Meanwhile,
Soon,
Later,
As soon as,

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First, we will discuss our spelling words for this week.
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Next, we will discuss transitional words, and how to correctly use them.
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Finally, we will gather our things and go to Mrs.
Goodman’s class.
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We are learning about language. Meanwhile,
Mrs. Schur’s class is learning about math.

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________, we are supposed to write in our assignment notebooks.
First, Next, Today,
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________, we were given the all clear to return to the building.
Finally, Yesterday, Meanwhile, Later

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In the same way
In like manner
Like
Likewise
Similarly
As
Also
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Otherwise
However
On the other hand
After all
Nevertheless
In contrast
 Even though
 Although
 But
 Instead
 At the same time

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Houseplants require much care and attention. Similarly, outdoor plants must be cared for properly.
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Rock climbing takes much practice and skill. In the same way, learning to write well requires a great deal of practice.
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Football is a contact sport. Likewise, so is rugby.

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We wanted to leave at 8:00 a.m.
However, Mike arrived too late.
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I am not going out tonight. Instead, I will stay home and do my homework!
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She hates housecleaning. On the other
hand, she does not mind cooking.

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Students should attend class. __________ they may lose their status.
Otherwise, After all, Nevertheless
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Football in Mexico is the same
_____soccer here in America.
Same as, As

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As a result,
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Finally,
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In conclusion,
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Therefore,
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Last,
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In summary,

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Finally, we will get to exercises to practice what we have learned.
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There was three feet of snow covering the ground. Therefore, we will not be able to go to school today.
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In summary of the lesson, we have learned how the battle of the Alamo took place.

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__________ of his actions, we will not be allowed to work in groups for the remainder of the week.
As a result
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___________, we have learned about the different types of transitional words.
In conclusion, In summary, Therefore,

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Above
Across
Against
Along
Among
Around
Behind
Below
Beneath
Beside
Between
By
Down
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In back of
In front of
Inside
Into
Near
Off
On top of
Outside
Over
Throughout
To the right
Under
Underneath

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Above the stop sign, you will find the street names.
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Around the building, you can see the playground.
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In back of the house, there is an in-ground swimming pool.
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To the right of the plane, the passengers could see the snow capped mountains.

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_______ the fallen tree house, we found the tool box.
Below, Behind, Among, Near, Under,
Underneath
_________ the bed sheets, the cat can be found.
among, between, on top of, under, below

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Again,
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Also,
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Another,
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Besides,
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, and
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For example,
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For instance,
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Next,
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Finally,
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As well,
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Along with,
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Furthermore

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Students should be on time. Furthermore, they must be prepared for class.
My friend speak Spanish and English. She
also speaks Chinese.
You must complete your spelling sentences by Friday. Finally, you must complete the definitions for each word.
Besides, you will be required to complete your spelling test.

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_______, we will begin with our spelling words for this week.
Also, Next, Finally
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Cheating is dishonest. ____________, it also hinders you for learning the information for yourself.
Furthermore, In addition,, Besides, As well,

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Again,
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For this reason,
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In fact,

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This week, you will again be required to complete spelling sentences.
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For this reason, you will receive a zero if you do not turn the sentences in by
Friday.
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In fact, you will also need to complete definitions for each spelling word.

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______, you are not suppose to scream in my classroom.
Again, In fact
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________, you will receive a signature in your discipline folder.
For this reason, In fact, Again