Transitional Words and Phrases

Summary
This lesson introduces transitional words and phrases. It is designed as an individual or paired reading exercise coupled with individual activities.

Objectives
• to demonstrate how transitional words and phrases provide logical connections between sentences and paragraphs;

• to provide an opportunity for children to use transitional words and phrases effectively in their own writing.

Suggested Grades
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Excerpt
Here is a short paragraph for you to read:

Yesterday I went walking. I don?t walk in the mornings...

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