To create important links between ideas

Help the reader understand

Can set up a time frame

Giving a Time Reference or Order of Events

Show Comparison or Contrast

To Summarize or Conclude

Show Location

Add Extra Information

To Emphasize a Point

First, Next, Then, Last, Finally, Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday,

About, After, Before, During, Until, Meanwhile, Soon, Later, As soon as,

First, we will discuss our spelling words for this week.

Next, we will discuss transitional words, and how to correctly use them.

Finally, we will gather our things and go to Mrs. Goodman’s class.

We are learning about language. Meanwhile, Mrs. Schur’s class is learning about math.

________, we are supposed to write in our assignment notebooks.

First, Next, Today,

________, we were given the all clear to return to the building.

Finally, Yesterday, Meanwhile, Later

In the same way In like manner Like Likewise Similarly As Also

Otherwise However On the other hand After all Nevertheless In contrast

Even though

Although

But

Instead

At the same time

Houseplants require much care and attention. Similarly, outdoor plants must be cared for properly.

Rock climbing takes much practice and skill. In the same way, learning to write well requires a great deal of practice.

Football is a contact sport. Likewise, so is rugby.

We wanted to leave at 8:00 a.m. However, Mike arrived too late.

I am not going out tonight. Instead, I will stay home and do my homework!

She hates housecleaning. On the other hand, she does not mind cooking.

Students should attend class. __________ they may lose their status.

Otherwise, After all, Nevertheless

Football in Mexico is the same _____soccer here in America.

Same as, As

As a result,

Finally,

In conclusion,

Therefore,

Last,

In summary,

Finally, we will get to exercises to practice what we have learned.

There was three feet of snow covering the ground. Therefore, we will not be able to go to school today.

In summary of the lesson, we have learned how the battle of the Alamo took place.

__________ of his actions, we will not be allowed to work in groups for the remainder of the week.

As a result

___________, we have learned about the different types of transitional words.

In conclusion, In summary, Therefore,

Above Across Against Along Among Around Behind Below Beneath Beside Between By Down

In back of In front of Inside Into Near Off On top of Outside Over Throughout To the right Under Underneath

Above the stop sign, you will find the street names.

Around the building, you can see the playground.

In back of the house, there is an in-ground swimming pool.

To the right of the plane, the passengers could see the snow capped mountains.

_______ the fallen tree house, we found the tool box.

Below, Behind, Among, Near, Under, Underneath

_________ the bed sheets, the cat can be found.

among, between, on top of, under, below

Again,

Also,

Another,

Besides,

, and

For example,

For instance,

Next,

Finally,

As well,

Along with,

Furthermore

Students should be on time. Furthermore, they must be prepared for class.

My friend speak Spanish and English. She also speaks Chinese.

You must complete your spelling sentences by Friday. Finally, you must complete the definitions for each word.

Besides, you will be required to complete your spelling test.

_______, we will begin with our spelling words for this week.

Also, Next, Finally

Cheating is dishonest. ____________, it also hinders you for learning the information for yourself.

Furthermore, In addition,, Besides, As well,

Again,

For this reason,

In fact,

This week, you will again be required to complete spelling sentences.

For this reason, you will receive a zero if you do not turn the sentences in by Friday.

In fact, you will also need to complete definitions for each spelling word.

______, you are not suppose to scream in my classroom.

Again, In fact

________, you will receive a signature in your discipline folder.

For this reason, In fact, Again