Transitions That Link Claims, Reasons and Evidence

Teach the sheets in the order of the writing unit they support. Have students read the whole passage before filling any blank, then share the sentences they wrote at the end.

Complete an argument for world language study with transitions like however, then label each job. The directions on the page read: On each numbered line, write the transition from the bank that starts with the letter given. Capitalize it at the start of a sentence. Then label the job of each transition below the argument. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade writing topics, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Time words such as years earlier, back then, at first and ever since tell the reader the story has moved to another time. Transitions That Signal a Flashback has students place 8 of 10 from a bank.

They show that one event led to another, such as as a result, consequently, therefore and due to. On the dust storm report, each blank gives the first letter of the transition as a clue.

They show how a claim, its reasons and its evidence fit together. For instance introduces an example, however turns to another side and therefore draws a conclusion. Students label the job of each transition after they fill the blanks.