Transition Words by Purpose
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Transition Words by Purpose" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers Common Core W.6.2.C. If your student is a year younger but already steady on writing topics, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and introductions, conclusions and transitions never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
6th grade writing worksheet: sort 15 transitions into 5 purposes, such as add and contrast, then write a sentence for each. Answer key included. Part of our introductions, conclusions and transitions writing topics collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the sorting chart as a reference while students write. After the earthworm paragraph, have students add two transitions to a paragraph of their own.
What students will practice
- Students will sort 15 transitions into add, contrast, result, example and conclude.
- Students will write one sentence for each of the five purposes.
- Students will use transitions such as furthermore and in contrast correctly.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 6th Grade
Standard: Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
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FAQ
How do I use this introductions, conclusions and transitions worksheet?
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Use the sorting chart as a reference while students write. After the earthworm paragraph, have students add two transitions to a paragraph of their own.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Sort 15 transitions into 5 purposes, such as add and contrast, then write a sentence for each. The directions on the page read: In Part A, sort the 15 transitions by purpose and write each one in the chart. In Part B, write five sentences, one for each purpose, using a transition from the chart. An answer key is included.
Can I use this introductions, conclusions and transitions worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade writing topics, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with introductions, conclusions and transitions. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
Which transitions show a result?
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Transition Words by Purpose lists as a result, therefore and thus as result transitions.
Which transitions wrap up a piece of writing?
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In conclusion, to sum up and overall are the conclude transitions on the sorting chart. The earthworm paragraph also ends with In conclusion.
Why explain a transition choice?
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Explaining a choice shows the student knows what the transition does. Add Transitions to a Paragraph asks why For example fits blank 3 and why However fits blank 5.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 6th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Writing Topics |
| Standard | W.6.2.C |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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