Conjunctive Adverbs and Transitions

6th Grade English

What do we know about conjunctions?

Conjunctions Conjunctions have one job: to connect.

They connect words: Lisa and Amy ate all the chips.

They also may connect complete thoughts (independent clauses): Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me.

Conjunctive Adverbs Conjunctive adverbs are connectors too. They join words, phrases, clauses or even whole paragraphs to give writing “flow.”

Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me. I decided not to share my popcorn with them.

A little choppy? This one is better:

Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me.Therefore, I decided not to share my popcorn with them.

Even though they look like conjunctions, they are adverbs because they modify a verb.

accordinglyalsobesidesconsequentlyconverselyfinallyfurthermore

Common conjunctive adverbs

howeverindeedinsteadlikewisemeanwhilemoreovernevertheless

nextotherwisesimilarlystillthenthereforethus

Add informationalsoadditionallyfurthermorebesidesmoreover

Resultconsequentlythereforethus

Functions of conjunctive adverbsTo sequence or show timefinallynextthenmeanwhile

Comparisonlikewisesimilarlyalso

Contrasthoweverdespite althoughinsteadratherconverselyotherwise

s

Summarizeindeedfor examplecertainly

To reinforce thusfinallyabove allall in allin conclusion

1. The aquarium closed at 6; consequently, we didn't get to see the sharks. (result)2. Your dog got into our yard; furthermore, he dug up all the flowers. (adding information)3. Erin finished her social studies homework; meanwhile, Eric worked on his narrative. (time)4. Halloween is for those who like thrills; likewise, romantics love Valentine's Day. (comparison)5. We wanted to bring our dog on vacation. However, the resort doesn’t allow pets. (contrast)6. Alicia was the only student to solve the math problem; she is a clever girl indeed. (reinforce)7. The platypus is a mammal that lays eggs, has a bill like a duck, and is poisonous. All in all, it's a very odd creature! (summarize)

Try this...

Leon's apartment complex does not allow dogs over thirty pounds.

He would have adopted the Great Dane from the animal shelter.

Leon's apartment complex does not allow dogs over thirty pounds; ______________, he would have adopted the Great Dane from the animal shelter.

Try this...

The dark skies made Clarice rethink her run.

She had 30 math problems to solve before class.

The dark skies made Clarice rethink her run; ________________, she had 30 math problems to solve before class.

Punctuation & conjunctive adverbsThere are several ways to punctuate conjunctive

adverbs.

When a conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses (two complete thoughts), it comes after a semicolon and before a comma.

After mowing the yard in the hot sun, Pete was too hungry to shower; however, he did wash his dusty hands.

Punctuation & conjunctive adverbs

When you have an independent clause (complete thought) and a dependent clause (a fragment), you can use a comma on either side of the conjunctive adverb.

Maria declined Jeff's third invitation to go out. The young man is determined, nevertheless, to take her to dinner soon.

Punctuation & conjunctive adverbs

Sometimes you can make two complete sentences with a comma after the conjunctive adverb.

At 10 a.m., Paul was supposed to be taking his English test. Instead, he was in bed with the flu.

Debrief

Watch the Schmoop video over conjunctive adverbs.

youtube/watch?v=a5HZpmJpfSI

On your paper strip, write three conjunctive adverbs you heard in the video. BONUS: Tell the purpose of those conjunctive adverbs. Be sure to write your name on your paper!!!

Notes: Conjunctive Adverbs

Print pages 14 to 17

Conjunctions _____________________ have one job: to _____________.

They connect words: Lisa and Amy ate all the chips.

They also may connect complete thoughts (independent clauses): Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me.

______________ __________ are connectors too. They join words, phrases, clauses or even whole paragraphs to give writing “___________.”

Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me. I decided not to share my popcorn with them.

A little choppy? This one is better:

Lisa and Amy ate all the chips, so there were none for me.____________, I decided not to share my popcorn with them.

Even though they look like conjunctions, they are ____________ because they modify a _________.

Conjunctive Adverbs

Add informationalsoadditionallyfurthermorebesidesmoreover

Resultconsequentlythereforethus

Functions of conjunctive adverbsSequence or to show timefinallynextthenmeanwhile

Comparisonlikewisesimilarlyalso

Contrasthoweverdespite althoughinsteadratherconverselyotherwise

s

Summarizeindeedfor examplecertainly

To reinforce thusfinallyabove allall in allin conclusion

The aquarium closed at 6; consequently, we didn't get to see the sharks. (result)Your dog got into our yard; furthermore, he dug up all the flowers. (adding information)Erin finished her social studies homework; meanwhile, Eric worked on his narrative. (time)Halloween is for those who like thrills; likewise, romantics love Valentine's Day. (comparison)We wanted to bring our puppy on vacation. However, the resort doesn’t allow pets. (contrast)Alicia was the only student to solve the math problem; she is a clever girl indeed. (reinforce)The platypus is a mammal that lays eggs, has a bill like a duck, and is poisonous. All in all, it's a very odd creature! (summarize)

When a conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses (two ______________ thoughts), it comes after a _______________ and before a comma.

After mowing the yard in the hot sun, Pete was too hungry to shower; however, he did wash his dusty hands.

When you have an independent clause (complete thought) and a ________________ clause (fragment), you can use a _________________ on either side of the conjunctive adverb.

Maria declined Jeff's third invitation to go out. The young man is determined, nevertheless, to take her to dinner soon.

Sometimes you can just make ________________________, with a comma right ___________ the conjunctive adverb.

At 10 a.m., Paul was supposed to be taking his English test. Instead, he was home in bed with the flu.

Punctuation & conjunctive adverbs

Missing HomeworkWrite a paragraph explaining these questions:

Why is homework necessary to our learning?

Why is it important to bring all my materials to class and be prepared for the day’s lesson?

If I don’t do my homework or remember to bring it on the day it is due, what problems can come up?

What would be a fitting consequence for me if I don’t do my homework or remember to bring it to class?