3H2 lesson #2 Transition words

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Transition words

Today's goals

At the end of class:

..... I am able to select the correct transition word to complete sentences

..... I can create and complete a transition word gap fill exercise

..... Analyse a text for transition words

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Agenda

- Lesson goals (2 mins)

- Transition word practice? (15 mins)

- Make a gap fill text (15 mins)

- Contrast and Compare transition words (5 mins - if time over)

- Lesson goals achieved? (3 mins)

- Homework (1 min)

Get your list of transition words out

Which transition word in brackets is correct? Write it down.
I would like to see you tomorrow, (so / however / again) let’s have lunch together.

Which transition word in brackets is correct? Write it down.
My sister loves to eat, (finally, / moreover / but) I don‘t care much about food.

Which transition word in brackets is correct? Write it down.
That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, (and / for example / however) , I found a bug in my soup.

Which transition word in brackets is correct? Write it down.
She felt exhausted; (therefore / nevertheless / whereas) , she took a nap

Which transition word in brackets is correct? Write it down.
He expected to do well on the test, (and then / in brief / for) he had studied diligently.

Fill in the gap - Write 1 -6 and your answer
A moment later - This morning - As soon as - Then - When - Immediately

…………..1……………. I went to school early to get some extra work done. ………..2………… I got there, my cell phone started ringing. ……….3………. A friend walked in. …….4………. he asked me to help him with his homework, ………5……….. another friend asked me to help him on the computer. ……….6……….. I looked at the clock: it was already 09:30.

________, how can they expect us to comply?

1. Otherwise
2. Merely
3. Such as
4. Secondly

I love London _______ the bad weather.

1. fortunately
2. in spite of
3. likewise
4. despite

________, I have consulted with him for a second opinion

1. Accordingly
2. Consequently
3. Hence forth
4. Thereby

________, I’m not sure what to do

1. After all
2. Accordingly
3. As a result
4. Therefore

_________, we have decided to halt the project

1. Hence
2. Therefore
3. That is why
4. For this reason

He must be about 60, ______ his wife looks about 30

1. similarly
2. whereas
3. for instance
4. equally

_______ she likes going to parties _______ I prefer somewhere quiet

1. Unfortunately, when
2. Instance, whereas
3. As a result, finally
4. After all, moreover

________, we observed no differences in response rate

1. Similarly
2. In brief
3. Both
4. Rather than

Texas School for the Deaf is perfectly located. __________, it has a strong academic program. ___________, the school has a preschool program where both deaf and hearing children learn together.

1. Moreover, For example
2. Therefore, As such
3. What is more, Therefore
4. For instance, Besides

Chris is on the basketball team this semester at Indiana School for the Deaf. __________, he is on the soccer team.

1. As usual
2. Therefore
3. So much so
4. In addition

I admire I. King Jordan because he is the first deaf president of Gallaudet. __________, I admire him because he is a great long distance runner. __________, he is a dedicated family man. All in all, there is not much to dislike about the man, except he is too perfect!

1. Consequently, In addition
2. Therefore, As such
3. Besides that, Furthermore
4. As well as, All in all

Many parents and students have been complaining about the program. _________, scores on the end-of-grade tests have gone down from last year; teachers are not very motivated; and everyone is frustrated. __________, some improvements in the middle school program need to be made.

1. In general, So
2. In regards to, Without a doubt
3. For example, To sum up
4. To highlight, As such

I am able to select the correct transition word to complete sentences

Yes

No

Not sure...

Today's goals

At the end of class:

..... I am able to select the correct transition word to complete sentences

..... I can create and complete a transition word gap fill exercise

..... Analyse a text for transition words

.

Make a transition word gap fill

What: Make a transition word gap fill exercise with 5 sentences and a multiple choice selection of answers for a partner to fill in. 

How: Select 5 different transition words from the list.  Write 5 sentences using these different transition words.  Leave a gap where the transition word should be.  Create an answer key/multiple choice of answers per sentence.   Write (neatly) or type out your 5 sentences.

Why: So you can show you know how to use transition words correctly in a sentence and you can test your own knowledge and that of a classmate

Time: 10 minutes.    Help: List of transition words

WORK QUIETLY PLEASE - work on your own 

Finished? Write an additional sentence. See if your partner is finished and complete their gap fill exercise

Complete the fill the gap

exercise

Your partner has created 5 transition word fill the gap sentences with a selection of multiple choice answers.

Swap your 5 fill the gap sentences your partner and complete the sentences

Mark each others work when finished.

You have 4 minutes to complete both tasks

WORK QUIETLY PLEASE

What was your score out of 5?

05

Rate your partners gap fill sentences

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I can create and complete a transition word gap fill exercise

Yes

No

Not sure...

When you 

What are the contrast and comparative transitions words in this text? Write them down. Note whether they are contrastive or comparative

When the pear compares and contrasts himself with the apple....

The apple and I share some similarities, such as we are both fruits and likewise, we are both white on the inside.  There are however, also some differences.  On the one hand the apple is considered to be healthier fruit to eat but on the other hand I am also quite a nutritious snack. And, as such, to compensate for being slightly less nutritious, it could be said that I have a much better waistline than the bubble shaped apple.  

Fill in the contrastive and comparative transition words and mark what they are e.g. Also - addition

When you 

When the pear compares and contrasts himself with the apple....

The apple and I share some similarities, such as we are both fruits and likewise, we are both white on the inside.  There are however, also some differences.  On the one hand the apple is considered to be healthier fruit to eat but on the other hand I am also quite a nutritious snack. And, as such, to compensate for being slightly less nutritious, it could be said that I have a much better waistline than the bubble shaped apple.  

Today's goals

At the end of class:

..... I am able to select the correct transition word to complete sentences

..... I can create and complete a transition word gap fill exercise

..... Analyse a text for transition words

.

Homework

Complete ex. 1D, 2A and 2B in the handout

See links in handout (emailed to you) for more practice