Transition Words Foundational Activities (Digital and Print Resource)

Are you tired of reading choppy and boring paragraphs? Look no further! This transition word resource is the perfect tool for your students to master the art of using transition words in their writing. Whether you prefer a digital or printable format, these no-prep activities are designed to target four essential transition words: time, addition, example, and concluding transitions.

The comprehensive transition word resource goes beyond mere worksheets. It includes differentiated high-interest non-fiction texts, engaging students with real-world content. With multiple-choice and open-response questions, transition word anchor charts, reference sheets, teaching posters, review activities, and a complete answer key, this resource provides a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to teaching transition words.

Embracing multi-modality-based learning, this resource ensures that every student can actively engage and succeed. To complete the learning experience, we highly recommend watching the paired teaching video lesson on transition words, offering additional guidance and support for both teachers and students.

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  • Perfect for students in grades 3-6
  • Students who leave out transitions or use them incorrectly in their writing
  • This resource is easy to implement for students of different levels and abilities
  • Mixed groups
  • Whole class lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • Special education services
  • ESL,
  • Speech and language therapy services
  • …and much more!
*PLEASE NOTE: This resource opens in Google Slides™. You can print the document by downloading it as a PDF from Google Slide™ or use it digitally.
 
  • Teaching Video: Play our Transition Word video to engage students to help them learn and practice using transition words.
 
  • 50 Pages: Activities are included that go along with the teaching video. They help to further develop and strengthen your students’ understanding of transition words and phrases.
 
  • Transition Words Differentiated Activities Include: 
    • Level 1
      • Sort Transition Words: Sort transitions into the correct type 
      • Identify  Transitions in Sentences: Multiple Choice– Choose the transition word in a given sentence & then choose the type of transition 
      • Identify Transitions in Paragraphs: Multiple Choice– Circle a specific type of transition in a paragraph and answer follow-up questions 
      • Choose a Transition: Multiple Choice– Choose the best transition to use in a given sentence from a paragraph
      • Review- Complete the Paragraph: Word Bank– Add transitions into a paragraph
    • Level 2
      • Sort Transition Words: Sort transitions into the correct type 
      • Identify  Transitions in Sentences: Open Response– Write the transition word in a given sentence & then write the type of transition 
      • Identify Transitions in Paragraphs: Open Response– Circle a specific type of transition in a paragraph & write answers to follow-up questions 
      • Choose a Transition: Word Bank– Write the best transition from a word bank to use in a given sentence from a paragraph
      • Bonus Challenge- Complete the Paragraph: Open Response– Write sentences when given transition words
   
  • Anchor Charts:  Included in the resource are transition word posters and anchor charts to help students understand the purpose & types of transitions. Use the Types of Transition Words poster to help answer questions in the activities. This poster can be accessed digitally on most pages or printed & provided to students. Use this reference sheet to help students pick transitions in their own writing.
 
  • Review Page: Paired with the Transition Word video to check your students’ understanding of this skill.

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