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!

Conjunctions

and but

becausewhen

which

withif

Words that link parts of text

therefore

howeverfurthermore

additionally

later

earlier

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,

Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

only had three legs.Conjunction

Susie saw a dog, only had three legs.whichbutbecausewhenwithwhich

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, which only had three legs.

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,

the dog barked.

Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Conjunction

Sarah ran away, the dog barked.whenbecausewithbut

Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away from the dog.The dog barked at Sarah.

Sarah ran away because the dog barked.

Sarah ran away when the dog barked.

Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away until the dog barked.

TransitionsTransitions are words that help makeyour writing more coherent. They createconnections 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.

Marcos is a great swimmer

he’s very good at scuba diving.

; furthermore,

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.

Marcos is very athletic. he plays three sports at school.

In fact,

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.

He, in fact, plays three sports at school.

subject

transition

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

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.

Transition connects ideas in paragraph 2 to ideas in paragraph 1.

Types of Transitions

Relationship TransitionAddition Moreover

FurthermoreIn additionbesides

Marcos loves to ski

;moreover,;furthermore,;in addition,

;besides,

he likes to fish.

Types of Transitions

Relationship TransitionReinforcement/Emphasis Indeed

In fact

Marcos plays basketball

;in fact,;indeed,

he plays every Saturday.

The transition and second clause reemphasize the first clause.

Types of Transitions

Relationship TransitionExemplification For example

For instanceIn particular

Marcos enjoys outdoor sports

;for example,;for instance,;in particular,

he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.

The second clause is more specific than the first.

Types of TransitionsRelationship Transition

Contrast However On the contraryIn contrast On the other hand

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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Types of TransitionsRelationship Transition

Result or Effect Consequently AccordinglyThus HenceTherefore As a result

Marcos broke his leg

;thus,;consequently,

;therefore,;hence,

;as a result,;accordingly,

he can’t play basketball.

Types of TransitionsRelationship Transition

Time Meanwhile (at the same time)Subsequently (after)Thereafter (after)

Marcos scored a goal ;subsequently,

;thereafter,his team won the game.

after

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. _________, get all the

ingredients. ________, mix all the ingredients together.

_________, preheat the oven. _________, put the cake in the oven and wait

for 30 minutes.

FirstThen

NextFinally

So what did we do today?

Today I used and identified conjunctions and transitions in

sentences.