Writing Transitions Teacher Resources

In this using connectors:  too and either worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of the two words, then interactively complete 20 sentences with immediate online feedback.

Students recognize and explain meaning of connectors, punctuate a compound sentence using connectors, and compose compound sentences using the correct connectors.

In this connectives worksheet, students fill in connectives which are story elements for a story. Students fill in 8 connectives for a particular story.

In this connectors worksheet, students translate a list of connectors in their language and then choose the correct connector to complete each sentence and translate.

In this ESL completing sentences activity worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 15 sentences with the correct connectives or conjunctions.

In this grammar review worksheet, students read through a review table that explains adverb clause words, transitions, connecting words and prepositions.

In this connectives learning exercise, students learn words that are used as connective words or conjunctions. Students learn the words that, while, though, if, which, or, but, with, since, because, so, then, when, and and.

In this conjunction worksheet, students develop an understanding of what a conjunction is and complete sentences with a list of joining words or conjunctions.

In this transitions review worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they rewrite 7 sentences using the appropriate transitions.

Opinion, audience, purpose. Fourth graders are introduced to the three characteristics of persuasive writing in the third unit of a year-long writing program. The 98-page packet is complete with plans, model essays, graphic organizers,...

Did you ever create an awesome graphic organizer only to find that your class was completely baffled by how to use it? This resource not only provides you with a great graphic organizer for a standard five-paragraph essay, but also...

For this grammar worksheet, students learn the proper use of three terms: regardless of, no matter, and regardless. After reading the rules, students rewrite 10 incorrect sentences with the right word choice.

In this sentence patterns review learning exercise, learners examine 8 sentences and rewrite each of them making corrections in sentence structure.

Vary, bury, pull, fit. These tips for improving transitions in writing are found on a template designed as a teacher resource. A clever way to make memorable these suggestions for improving transitions in writing, the language in the...

This is just the transition phase. Scholars participate in a mini lesson about using transitions in writing. They then have a brief peer critique of the introduction and conclusion paragraphs for their end of unit assessment. Learners...

Bring literature to life with your SMART board and this literary analysis lesson. While reading "User Friendly" by T. Ernesto Bethancourt (from the Holt Elements of Literature textbook by Kylene Beers), have your class discuss the theme...

Are you looking for a basic checklist your writers can use as they edit a peer's compare/contrast essay? Reviewers simply check yes or no for each of the criteria listed in three categories, and then use the space at the bottom...

Writers use varied sentence patterns. They listen to the story of Cinderella rewritten so that each sentence starts with the next letter of the alphabet. They create their own version of The Three Little Pigs using the same concept.

Introduce expository writing to your elementary learners. Young authors write a three-paragraph informational paper using the steps of the writing process. They follow guided lessons to experience each of five steps. Included are tons of...

A unit on persuasive writing guides elementary learners through the writing process. The first part examines the elements of persuasive writing, including expressing an opinion, connecting ideas, using supporting facts, and writing...

As the saying goes, art often imitates life ... and literature! A series of activities designed to accompany a visit to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art encourage writers to find inspiration in various landscapes. The lesson includes a...

Learning to craft quality questions is a skill that can be taught. Class members use the Question Formulation Technique to learn how to create and refine both closed-ended and open-ended questions. They then view West of the West's...