Last week, we learned about transition words and phrases. Writers use transition words and phrases to improve the organization and understandability of their writing. There are different transition words that you can use for a variety of purposes. Refer to the transition words and phrases handout for a complete list of these words.
DIRECTIONS:
1. List the title of the book (underlined, important words capitalized) and the author.
2. Record a part of the text (2-5 sentences) in which the author uses transition words or phrases.
3. Underline or italicize the transition words or phrases in the text you recorded.
4. Share THREE sentences FROM YOUR WRITING JOURNAL in which you used transition words or phrases to improve the organization and understandability of your own writing.
5. Underline or italicize the transition words or phrases you used in these three sentences.
1: The Book: “The Giver”, the author: Lois Lowry
ReplyDelete2/3: Jonas slowed (AND) looked at the name tags on the bicycles lined up outside the Nurturing Center. (THEN) he checked those outside the Food Distribution Center; it was always fun to help with the deliveries, and he hoped he would find his friend there (SO THAT) they could go together on daily rounds, carrying the cartons of supplies into the dwellings.
4/5: The date was set (AND) we hung up, (HOWEVER) that odd lingering feeling remained. Upon entering their house a little girl, Abby, who is 4 years old called; "Come down and play now!" Looking at mother and Kabibi, waiting for some direction or what to do next (BUT) it didn't come. (ANOTHER VOICE)was heard coming from downstairs. (FOLLOWING) Abby, I noticed her little brother Shamus who was standing in the middle of the room, repeating "blue ball" over and over. He was two years old, with an adorable smile of an angel.