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Anchor Charts for Using
TRANSITIONS
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Anchor Charts for Using TRANSITIONS in Writing
This document contains the following:
Page 3 “Use Transitions To…” Anchor chart with the various purposes for using transitions in writing.
(See also pages 18-19 for anchor chart with Seusstastic2 and Colorful Plaid backgrounds.)
Page 4 Alignment of chart with grades 6-12 CCSS ELA Writing
Page 5 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments”
Page 6 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments” - with Seusstastic2 ZigZags background
Page 7 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory”
Page 8 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory” - w/Colorful Stripes background
Page 9 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives”
Page 10 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives” - with Fun Dots background
Page 11 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases for each piece of writing, grouped by
standard
Page 12 “Transitional Words & Phrases” - includes all (rather than have 3 separate charts)
Page 13 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases for each piece of writing
Page 14 “Transitional Words & Phrases” - a non-CCSS aligned list, grouped by type of transition
(rather than grouped by the standard)
Page 15 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases, grouped by type of transition
Page 16 “Transitions” for lower grades (does not contain many of the more complex words/phrases)
Page 17 Plain text handout of lower grades transitions
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Common Core ELA Alignment with Anchor Chart (Grades 6-12)
Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone and outcome (build suspense)
Common Core State Standards (Writing) that cover the use of transitions:
ARGUMENTS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and
reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and
between claim(s) and counterclaims.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major
sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between
reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2c Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text,
create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of
the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
NARRATIVES
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence,
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and
events.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery,
suspense, growth, or resolution).
Standards courtesy of http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights
reserved.
Copyright © 2012 Tracee Orman

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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except, excluding,
exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, other than, on one
hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Informative/Explanatory
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in
time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to
conclude, while, with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely,
naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
equally, identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely,
except, excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast,
instead, nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore,
for example, for instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time
being, in the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on,
meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with
this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash,
instantly, little by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally,
obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally,
identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except,
excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead,
nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,
save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for
instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in
the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with this in mind, above,
beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there, to the
left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little
by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without
warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
More or less:
additionally, also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition,
likewise, moreover, similarly
To show consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence,
otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus
To contrast and compare:
but, by the same token, conversely, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
however, identically, in contrast, in comparison, instead, moreover, nevertheless,
likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, still,
together with, yet
To emphasize and exemplify:
above all, chiefly, especially, for instance, including, in particular, markedly, namely,
particularly, singularly, specifically, such as
To show exception:
aside from, barring, beside, except, excluding, exclusive of, other than, save
To show a sequence:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, first of all, for the time being, in the first
place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously,
soon, then, while, with this in mind
To summarize & restate:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, finally, in any case, in
any event, in brief, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, on the
whole, to summarize
Miscellaneous:
(directional) above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there,
opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
(illustration) as an example, as an illustration, for example, for instance, for one
thing, in this case
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Transitions
above, above all, after all, afterward, again, all in
all, also, as a result, as an example, as well as,
at first, at the same time,beside, besides,beyond,
briefly, but, by the way, earlier, especially, except,
finally, first of all, for example, for instance, for
one thing, for this purpose, for this reason, here,
however, in addition, in any case, in any event, in
brief, including, in conclusion, in contrast, in
comparison, instead, in particular, in short, in
summary, in the first place, in this case, later,
later on, likewise, meanwhile, namely, nearly,
next, otherwise, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the whole, other than, rather, so then, soon,
still, such as, then, together with, to summarize,
while, with this in mind, yet
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the
text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or
setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular
tone and outcome (build
suspense)
FreeWritingTransitionalWordsAnchorCharts-1 PDF
Anchor Charts for Using
TRANSITIONS
in Writing
Free Download
from Tracee Orman
www.traceeorman.com
www.teacherspayteachers/Store/Tracee-Orman
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Core
Aligned!

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Anchor Charts for Using TRANSITIONS in Writing
This document contains the following:
Page 3 “Use Transitions To…” Anchor chart with the various purposes for using transitions in writing.
(See also pages 18-19 for anchor chart with Seusstastic2 and Colorful Plaid backgrounds.)
Page 4 Alignment of chart with grades 6-12 CCSS ELA Writing
Page 5 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments”
Page 6 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments” - with Seusstastic2 ZigZags background
Page 7 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory”
Page 8 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory” - w/Colorful Stripes background
Page 9 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives”
Page 10 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives” - with Fun Dots background
Page 11 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases for each piece of writing, grouped by
standard
Page 12 “Transitional Words & Phrases” - includes all (rather than have 3 separate charts)
Page 13 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases for each piece of writing
Page 14 “Transitional Words & Phrases” - a non-CCSS aligned list, grouped by type of transition
(rather than grouped by the standard)
Page 15 Plain text handout of transitional words and phrases, grouped by type of transition
Page 16 “Transitions” for lower grades (does not contain many of the more complex words/phrases)
Page 17 Plain text handout of lower grades transitions
Find additional CCSS resources in my store, sorted HERE.
Follow me on TpT to get email updates when I post a new resource.
(Don’t worry, I don’t post often, so you won’t get bombarded with emails!)
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Graphics/Backgrounds by Me
Common Core State Standards by National Governors
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and Council of Chief State School Officers.
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Common Core ELA Alignment with Anchor Chart (Grades 6-12)
Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone and outcome (build suspense)
Common Core State Standards (Writing) that cover the use of transitions:
ARGUMENTS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and
reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and
between claim(s) and counterclaims.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major
sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between
reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2c Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text,
create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of
the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
NARRATIVES
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence,
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and
events.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery,
suspense, growth, or resolution).
Standards courtesy of http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights
reserved.
Copyright © 2012 Tracee Orman

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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except, excluding,
exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, other than, on one
hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Informative/Explanatory
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in
time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to
conclude, while, with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely,
naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
equally, identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely,
except, excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast,
instead, nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore,
for example, for instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time
being, in the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on,
meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with
this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash,
instantly, little by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally,
obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally,
identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except,
excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead,
nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,
save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for
instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in
the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with this in mind, above,
beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there, to the
left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little
by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without
warning
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More or less:
additionally, also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition,
likewise, moreover, similarly
To show consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence,
otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus
To contrast and compare:
but, by the same token, conversely, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
however, identically, in contrast, in comparison, instead, moreover, nevertheless,
likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, still,
together with, yet
To emphasize and exemplify:
above all, chiefly, especially, for instance, including, in particular, markedly, namely,
particularly, singularly, specifically, such as
To show exception:
aside from, barring, beside, except, excluding, exclusive of, other than, save
To show a sequence:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, first of all, for the time being, in the first
place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously,
soon, then, while, with this in mind
To summarize & restate:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, finally, in any case, in
any event, in brief, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, on the
whole, to summarize
Miscellaneous:
(directional) above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there,
opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
(illustration) as an example, as an illustration, for example, for instance, for one
thing, in this case
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above, above all, after all, afterward, again, all in
all, also, as a result, as an example, as well as,
at first, at the same time,beside, besides,beyond,
briefly, but, by the way, earlier, especially, except,
finally, first of all, for example, for instance, for
one thing, for this purpose, for this reason, here,
however, in addition, in any case, in any event, in
brief, including, in conclusion, in contrast, in
comparison, instead, in particular, in short, in
summary, in the first place, in this case, later,
later on, likewise, meanwhile, namely, nearly,
next, otherwise, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the whole, other than, rather, so then, soon,
still, such as, then, together with, to summarize,
while, with this in mind, yet
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the
text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or
setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular
tone and outcome (build
suspense)
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Page 3 “Use Transitions To…” Anchor chart with the various purposes for using transitions in writing.
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Page 4 Alignment of chart with grades 6-12 CCSS ELA Writing
Page 5 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments”
Page 6 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Arguments” - with Seusstastic2 ZigZags background
Page 7 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory”
Page 8 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Informational/Explanatory” - w/Colorful Stripes background
Page 9 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives”
Page 10 “Transitional Words & Phrases - Narratives” - with Fun Dots background
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Page 16 “Transitions” for lower grades (does not contain many of the more complex words/phrases)
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Common Core ELA Alignment with Anchor Chart (Grades 6-12)
Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone and outcome (build suspense)
Common Core State Standards (Writing) that cover the use of transitions:
ARGUMENTS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and
reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and
between claim(s) and counterclaims.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major
sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between
reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2c Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2c Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text,
create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of
the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
NARRATIVES
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence,
signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and
events.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3c Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one
another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery,
suspense, growth, or resolution).
Standards courtesy of http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights
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Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly,
namely, naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely,
usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly,
coupled with, equally, identically, in comparison,
in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside,
but, conversely, except, excluding, exclusive of, even though,
hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless,
other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as,
furthermore, for example, for instance, in addition,
in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Informative/Explanatory Texts
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally,
markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover,
likewise, similarly, still, together with,
with regard to, with reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration,
as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance,
in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly,
so, to, thus, turning to
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Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively,
correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally,
first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in time,
in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while,
with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here,
in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there,
to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it,
just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Arguments
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except, excluding,
exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, other than, on one
hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Informative/Explanatory
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally, obviously, of course,
specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically, in
comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with
reference to
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for instance, in
addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to,
thus, turning to
Narratives
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally, identically,
in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still, together with, with regard to,
with reference to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in the first place, in
time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to
conclude, while, with this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense:
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little by little,
out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely,
naturally, obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
equally, identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise,
similarly, still, together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely,
except, excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast,
instead, nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore,
for example, for instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way,
moreover, next, not only...but also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time
being, in the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on,
meanwhile, next, simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with
this in mind, above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over
there, opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash,
instantly, little by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly,
quickly, slowly, without warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
To Clarify:
after all, as can be expected, clearly, generally, markedly, namely, naturally,
obviously, of course, specifically, surely, usually
To Show Relationship:
as for, by the same token, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with, equally,
identically, in comparison, in the same way, moreover, likewise, similarly, still,
together with, with regard to, with reference to
Counterpoints:
alternatively, another possibility, aside from, barring, beside, but, conversely, except,
excluding, exclusive of, even though, hence, however, in contrast, instead,
nevertheless, other than, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,
save, still, yet
To Link:
also, and, as an example, as an illustration, as far as, furthermore, for example, for
instance, in addition, in contrast, in the same way, moreover, next, not only...but
also, now, similarly, so, to, thus, turning to
To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, finally, first of all, for the time being, in
the first place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next,
simultaneously, soon, then, to begin, to conclude, while, with this in mind, above,
beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there, opposite, there, to the
left, to the right, under
To Build Suspense (Narratives):
all of a sudden, abruptly, at once, before I knew it, just then, in a flash, instantly, little
by little, out of the blue, shockingly, suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, slowly, without
warning
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Transitional Words & Phrases
More or less:
additionally, also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition,
likewise, moreover, similarly
To show consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence,
otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus
To contrast and compare:
but, by the same token, conversely, comparatively, correspondingly, coupled with,
however, identically, in contrast, in comparison, instead, moreover, nevertheless,
likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, still,
together with, yet
To emphasize and exemplify:
above all, chiefly, especially, for instance, including, in particular, markedly, namely,
particularly, singularly, specifically, such as
To show exception:
aside from, barring, beside, except, excluding, exclusive of, other than, save
To show a sequence:
afterward, at first, at the same time, earlier, first of all, for the time being, in the first
place, in time, in turn, in conclusion, later, later on, meanwhile, next, simultaneously,
soon, then, while, with this in mind
To summarize & restate:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, finally, in any case, in
any event, in brief, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, on the
whole, to summarize
Miscellaneous:
(directional) above, beyond, by the way, here, in the distance, nearly, over there,
opposite, there, to the left, to the right, under
(illustration) as an example, as an illustration, for example, for instance, for one
thing, in this case
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Transitions
above, above all, after all, afterward, again, all in
all, also, as a result, as an example, as well as,
at first, at the same time,beside, besides,beyond,
briefly, but, by the way, earlier, especially, except,
finally, first of all, for example, for instance, for
one thing, for this purpose, for this reason, here,
however, in addition, in any case, in any event, in
brief, including, in conclusion, in contrast, in
comparison, instead, in particular, in short, in
summary, in the first place, in this case, later,
later on, likewise, meanwhile, namely, nearly,
next, otherwise, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the whole, other than, rather, so then, soon,
still, such as, then, together with, to summarize,
while, with this in mind, yet
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular tone
and outcome (build suspense)
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Use Transitions To:
• Clarify relationships
• Create cohesion
• Link major sections of the
text
• Convey sequence
• Signal shifts in time or
setting
• Show relationships
• Build toward a particular
tone and outcome (build
suspense)

Subjects

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Writing

Grade Levels

5th - 12th

Resource Type

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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USC Clarify cohesion Link major of The sequence in Time or Build foward a and ( build suspense ) Common Core ELA Alignment with Anchor Chart ( Grades ) Use Transitions To Clarify relationships Create cohesion Link major sections of the text Convey sequence Signal shifts in time or setting Show relationships Build toward a particular tone and outcome ( build suspense ) Common Core State Standards ( Writing ) that cover the use of transitions ARGUMENTS Use words , phrases , and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim ( and reasons . Use words , phrases , and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim ( reasons , and evidence . Use words , phrases , and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim ( reasons , and evidence . Use words , phrases , and clauses to link the major sections of the text , create cohesion , and clarify the relationships between claim ( and reasons , between reasons and evidence , and between claim ( and . Use words , phrases , and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text , create cohesion , and clarify the relationships between claim ( and reasons , between reasons and evidence , and between claim ( and . Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts . Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts . Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts . Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text , create cohesion , and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts . Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text , create cohesion , and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts . NARRATIVES Use a variety of transition words , phrases , and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another . Use a variety of transition words , phrases , and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another . Use a variety of transition words , phrases , and clauses to convey sequence , signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another , and show the relationships among experiences and events . Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole . Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome ( a sense of mystery , suspense , growth , or resolution ) Standards courtesy of Copyright 2010 . National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers . All rights ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I IN I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I I I ' I ' I I I ' I I reserved . I ' I ' I ' I Copyright 2012

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To aller all , as can be , clearly , generally , markedly , namely , obviously , surely , To show as for , by We same , correspondingly , coupled , equally , in comparison , in He same way , moreover , likewise , similarly , wi , willi regard lo , reference lo , aside from , barring , beside , bul , conversely , excluding , exclusive of , even , in , on one land , on rne hand , on , rallier , save , yer also , and , as an example , as an , as Far as , For example , for , in , in , in me same way , moreover , nor also , now , similarly , so , lo , lo

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Clarify aller all , as can be , of course , To show as For , by same , coupled , equally , in comparison , in same wag , moreover , likewise , regard lo , reference lo Link also , and , as an example , as an , as Far as , or , or , in , in , in same wag , moreover , nor also , now , so , lo , fuming lo

( To Show as for , same en , coupled , in comparison , in line same wag , moreover , likewise , regard ro , reference lo Convey a sequence Skiff in , al Firsr , ar rile same lime , earlier , of all , For rue lime being , in line Firsr place , in lime , in , in conclusion , on , ne , soon , ro begin , ro conclude , while , iris in mind , above , beyond , by line wag , in line , over , ro ten , ro rile , under To Build suspense all or a sudden , ar once , before I knew if , in a Flash , our of line blue , warning

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Transitional Words Phrases Arguments To Clarify after all , as can be expected , clearly , generally , markedly , namely , naturally , obviously , of course , specifically , surely , usually To Show Relationship as for , by the same token , comparatively , correspondingly , coupled with , equally , identically , in comparison , in the same way , moreover , likewise , similarly , still , together with , with regard to , with reference to alternatively , another possibility , aside from , barring , beside , but , conversely , except , excluding , exclusive of , even though , hence , however , in contrast , instead , nevertheless , other than , on one hand , on the other hand , on the contrary , rather , save , still , yet To Link also , and , as an example , as an illustration , as far as , furthermore , for example , for instance , in addition , in contrast , in the same way , moreover , next , not only but also , now , similarly , so , to , thus , turning to To Clarify after all , as can be expected , clearly , generally , markedly , namely , naturally , obviously , of course , specifically , surely , usually To Show Relationship as for , by the same token , comparatively , correspondingly , coupled with , equally , identically , in comparison , in the same way , moreover , likewise , similarly , still , together with , with regard to , with reference to To Link also , and , as an example , as an illustration , as far as , furthermore , for example , for instance , in addition , in contrast , in the same way , moreover , next , not only but also , now , similarly , so , to , thus , turning to Narratives To Show Relationship as for , by the same token , comparatively , correspondingly , coupled with , equally , identically , in comparison , in the same way , moreover , likewise , similarly , still , together with , with regard to , with reference to To Convey a Sequence Shift in afterward , at first , at the same time , earlier , finally , first of all , forthe time being , in the first place , in time , in turn , in conclusion , later , later on , meanwhile , next , simultaneously , soon , then , to begin , to conclude , while , with this in mind , above , beyond , by the way , here , in the distance , nearly , over there , opposite , there , to the left , to the right , under To Build Suspense all ofa sudden , abruptly , at once , before I knew it , just then , in a flash , instantly , little by little , out of the blue , shockingly , suddenly , unexpectedly , quickly , slowly , without warning Copyright 2012

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Transitional Words Phrases To Clarify after all , as can be expected , clearly , generally , markedly , namely , naturally , obviously , of course , specifically , surely , usually To Show Relationship as for , by the same token , comparatively , correspondingly , coupled with , equally , identically , in comparison , in the same way , moreover , likewise , similarly , still , together with , with regard to , with reference to alternatively , another possibility , aside from , barring , beside , but , conversely , except , excluding , exclusive of , even though , hence , however , in contrast , instead , nevertheless , other than , on one hand , on the other hand , on the contrary , rather , save , still , yet To Link also , and , as an example , as an illustration , as far as , furthermore , for example , for instance , in addition , in contrast , in the same way , moreover , next , not but also , now , similarly , so , to , thus , turning to To Convey a Sequence Shift in afterward , at first , at the same time , earlier , finally , first of all , for the time being , in the first place , in time , in turn , in conclusion , later , later on , meanwhile , next , simultaneously , soon , then , to begin , to conclude , while , with this in mind , above , beyond , by the way , here , in the distance , nearly , over there , opposite , there , to the left , to the right , under To Build Suspense ( Narratives ) all of a sudden , abruptly , at once , before I knew it , just then , in a flash , instantly , little by little , out of the blue , shockingly , suddenly , unexpectedly , quickly , slowly , without warning Copyright 2012

( More or Less , also , as well as , besides , coupled willi , in , moreover , To show , as a , lor reason , lor ills purpose , so linen , su , To and , bur , same lol en , coupled willi , however , in , in comparison , moreover , likewise , on one land , on hand , on , gel , To , above all , For , in , markedly , as To show aside From , barring , beside , excluding , exclusive of , save To show a sequence , al First al Hoe same lime , earlier , ol all , For lime being , in ( place , in lime , in , in conclusion , on , soon , willi in mind To , 17 all , all in all , all considered , and large , in ang case , in , in brief , in conclusion , in , in , in me Final , on , lo summarize ( above , wag , here , in , over , lo lell , under ( as an example , as an , For example , For , For one fling , in ills case

Transitional Words Phrases More or less additionally , also , again , as well as , besides , coupled with , furthermore , in addition , likewise , moreover , similarly To show consequence accordingly , as a result , consequently , for this reason , for this purpose , hence , otherwise , so then , subsequently , therefore , thus To contrast and compare but , by the same token , conversely , comparatively , correspondingly , coupled with , however , identically , in contrast , in comparison , instead , moreover , nevertheless , likewise , on one hand , on the other hand , on the contrary , rather , similarly , still , together with , yet To emphasize and exemplify above all , especially , for instance , including , in particular , markedly , namely , particularly , singularly , specifically , such as To show exception aside from , barring , beside , except , excluding , exclusive of , other than , save To show a sequence afterward , at first , at the same time , earlier , first of all , for the time being , in the first place , in time , in turn , in conclusion , later , later on , meanwhile , next , simultaneously , soon , then , while , with this in mind To summarize restate after all , all in all , all things considered , by and large , finally , in any case , in any event , in brief , in conclusion , in short , in summary , in the analysis , on the whole , to summarize Miscellaneous ( directional ) above , beyond , by the way , here , in the distance , nearly , over there , opposite , there , to the left , to the right , under ( illustration ) as an example , as an illustration , for example , for instance , for one thing , in this case Copyright 2012

Transitions above . above all . after all . afterward . again . all in all . also . as a result . as an example . as well as . at First . at the same time , beside . besides . beyond . briefly , but , by the way . earlier . especially . except . Finally . First of all . For example . For instance . For one thing , For this purpose . For this reason . here . however . in addition . in any case . in any event , in brief . including . in conclusion . in contrast . in comparison , instead . in . in short , in summary . in the First place . in this case . later . later on . likewise . meanwhile . namely . nearly , next . otherwise . on one hand . on the other hand , on the whole . other than . rather . so then . soon , such as . then . together with . to summarize . while , with this in mind . yet

Transitions above , above all , after all , afterward , again , all in all , also , as a result , as an example , as well as , at first , at the same time , beside , besides , beyond , briefly , but , by the way , earlier , especially , except , finally , first of all , for example , for instance , for ' one thing , for this purpose , for this reason , here , however , in addition , in any case , in any event , in brief , including , in conclusion , in contrast , in comparison , instead , in particular , in short , in summary , in the first place , in this case , later , later on , likewise , meanwhile , namely , nearly , next , on one hand , on the other hand , on the whole , other than , rather , so then , soon , still , such as , then , together with , to summarize , while , with this in mind , yet Copyright 2012

Clarify cohesion Link major of fhe Convey sequence in fime or Build foward a fore and ( build suspense ) Use Transitions To Clarify relationships Create cohesion Link major sections oF the text Convey sequence Signal shiFts in time or setting Show relationships Build toward a particular tone and outcome ( build suspense )