3.) Which of these is the BEST transition to use between paragraphs 1 and 2?
Dear Ms. Pembroke:
The marching band is planning its annual trip to Florida for a parade and contests. This trip is something that the band members anticipate each year. To prepare for the journey, the members of the band have raised funds to cover their expenses.
The band director, Ms. Lantzy, will be coming on the trip; however, we still need more volunteers. Because you have worked with the band in the past, I believe you would make a wonderful chaperone.
Please consider joining the Smithfield Middle School marching band on our trip to Florida. I believe you would be a wonderful candidate for the position, and I look forward to speaking with you about the trip.
Sincerely,
Madison Ray
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Although we have paid for our trip, we still need to find chaperones for the event.
I am writing to you because I know that you get very excited about traveling.
Though we are almost ready for our trip, we still have some things to do.
Furthermore, we need help from people in our community.
To determine the best transition to use between paragraphs 1 and 2, we need to consider the context and purpose of the text. The previous paragraph informs the reader about the band's annual trip to Florida, fundraising efforts, and the need for more volunteers. The transition should smoothly connect this information to the next paragraph, which discusses the specific request for the recipient to join as a chaperone.
Looking at the given options:
1. "Although we have paid for our trip, we still need to find chaperones for the event."
This transition is an accurate statement but does not provide a strong connection between the paragraphs. It focuses on the need for chaperones without acknowledging the previous information about fundraising efforts.
2. "I am writing to you because I know that you get very excited about traveling."
Although this sentence acknowledges the recipient's interest in traveling, it does not directly link the previous paragraph to the subsequent request for a chaperone. It is too personal and lacks a logical progression.
3. "Though we are almost ready for our trip, we still have some things to do."
This transition acknowledges the progress made in preparing for the trip while indicating that there are still tasks remaining. It provides a smooth connection between the paragraphs by introducing the need for help or assistance.
4. "Furthermore, we need help from people in our community."
This transition introduces the broader need for assistance from the community without directly referencing the band's trip or the fundraising efforts mentioned in the previous paragraph.
Based on the provided options, the best transition to use between paragraphs 1 and 2 is option 3: "Though we are almost ready for our trip, we still have some things to do." This transition effectively connects the information about the band's preparation for the trip to the subsequent request for the recipient to join as a chaperone.