Help make our writing more coherent (connected) by linking up one idea with another.

For most transitions: TRANSITION + COMMA.

Contradict/Contrast. I like to play in the rain. However, sometimes I just want to be indoors listening too the rain drops.

Contradict/Contrast. I like to play in the rain. On the other hand, sometimes I just want to be indoors listening too the rain drops.

Adding information. Example: I like to play in the rain. In addition, I like to jump in the puddles.

Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.

Adding information. Example: I like to play in the rain. Also, I like to jump in the puddles.

Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Second, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.

Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV

Conclusions - Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV. In conclusion, rainy days are fun for me.

Time/Sequence- Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Next, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.

Conclusions - Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV. Lastly, rainy days are fun for me.

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Transitions in writing 6th grade

Term	Definition
Transitions	Help make our writing more coherent (connected) by linking up one idea with another.
transition formula	For most transitions: TRANSITION + COMMA.
However,	Contradict/Contrast. I like to play in the rain. However, sometimes I just want to be indoors listening too the rain drops.
On the other hand,	Contradict/Contrast. I like to play in the rain. On the other hand, sometimes I just want to be indoors listening too the rain drops.
In addition,	Adding information. Example: I like to play in the rain. In addition, I like to jump in the puddles.
First,	Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.
Also,	Adding information. Example: I like to play in the rain. Also, I like to jump in the puddles.
Second,	Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Second, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.
Finally,	Time/Sequence. Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV
In conclusion,	Conclusions - Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV. In conclusion, rainy days are fun for me.
Next,	Time/Sequence- Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Next, I like to go inside for hot chocolate.
Lastly.	Conclusions - Example: First, I like to play in the rain. Then, I like to go inside for hot chocolate. Finally, I like to snuggle up in front of the TV. Lastly, rainy days are fun for me.
Furthermore,	Adding information

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