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    Transition Words

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    Subject: ELA (English Language Arts)

    Lesson Length: 30 - 45 mins

    Topic: Transition Words in Writing

    Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Standards / Framework:

    Brief Description: Students will create a comic using transition words to convey sequence.

    Know Before You Start: This lesson will give students an opportunity to use transition words. This can be an introductory lesson or a quick review.

    Hook:

    • Read and discuss the sample comic.

      • What’s happening?

      • Which words are used to provide sequence and put things in order in the comic? 

    • Highlight the transition words used in the sample comic. 

    • Discuss the importance of transition words. 

    • Generate a list of transition words or phrases used in writing to help the reader understand sequence or shifts in time or setting.

    Activity:

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a comic of their daily routine. The comic should:

      • Use transition words effectively.

      • Include at least four panels.

    • It’s helpful to have a list of transition words posted in the classroom during this activity.

    Closure:

    • Have students peer edit each other’s comics and provide feedback about the transition words used in the comics.

    Differentiation:

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.

    • Print out the sample comic for students to highlight transition words.

    • Provide transition words for student reference.

    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

     

    Resources:

    • Comic to print or display: Comic.

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