A STUDENT stands at the right of the screen. He addresses the camera directly.
STUDENT: When you're going from here to there, you take steps. The steps transition you from this place...
The STUDENT clicks his fingers and appears, as if by magic, at the left of the screen.
STUDENT: To this place. They simply ease the way. Think of each idea in your texts as a place. The transitions between ideas are the steps that lead you into the new place, showing you how one idea is connected to the other.
The STUDENT holds up some note cards.
STUDENT: Here I have some notecards with different transition words on them. Let’s take a look at some.
The STUDENT holds up a note card showing each transition word or phrase as he says it.
STUDENT: Then, fortunately, meanwhile, on the other hand, later that day, in addition, and most importantly.
STUDENT: Alright, I think you get the idea by now! So, let’s see how this works with these sentences. Mark really wanted to go out to the store. He still had an hour of homework to do. What transition can we use to show the relationship between ideas?
The STUDENT holds up a note card.
STUDENT: This one, on the other hand. Mark really wanted to go out to the store. On the other hand, he still had an hour of homework to do. The transition shows you how the two ideas are related. The second sentence contrasts with the first.
STUDENT: You can also have a transition within a sentence. For example, I knew it was raining because I heard the raindrops pattering on the window.
The STUDENT struggles to find the note card showing the word because. He locates it and holds it up to the camera.
STUDENT: Because. That would have been smoother if I could have pulled out because just as I was saying it. There’s another transition, just as. Anyways, to help your writing flow from one idea to the next, try using transitions. Speaking of transitions…
The STUDENT clicks his fingers once again and, as if by magic, disappears.
Write a refelction that is 3 sentences long
The student in the video effectively explained the importance of transitions in writing. I appreciated the visual demonstration and the use of note cards to provide examples of different transition words. This video has reminded me to pay more attention to using transitions in my own writing to create a smoother flow between ideas.
Write about transition in the video
The student in the video highlighted the significance of transitions in writing and effectively demonstrated their purpose. By physically moving from one side of the screen to the other, the student visually represented how transitions help to connect ideas and make the writing process smoother. The use of note cards with different transition words further emphasized the importance of using these words and phrases to guide the reader through the text.
Use "To sum up" as a transition word in a sentence
To sum up, the video emphasized the importance of incorporating transitions in writing to enhance the coherence and flow between ideas.
Use "However" as a transition word in a sentence
The student in the video provided great examples of transition words, such as "however," which can be used to signal a contrast or introduce a different perspective within a sentence or between ideas.
No write a random sentence using the transition word however
I was planning to go for a walk; however, it started raining heavily, so I decided to stay indoors instead.
Use "Before" as a transition word in a random sentence
I made sure to double-check all the necessary documents before leaving for the trip.
Use "Before" as a transition word in a sentence
Before I left the house, I checked to make sure I had my phone, keys, and wallet with me.
Use "For example" as a transition word in a sentence
I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling, for example, they allow me to connect with nature and stay active.
Use "For example," as a transition word in a sentence
I have many favorite fruits, for example, apples, bananas, and oranges are among my top choices.
Use "Additionally." as a transition word in a sentence
I have completed all the required tasks for today; additionally, I have started working on tomorrow's assignments as well.
Give and a example of Imprecise language in a sentence
The weather was kind of nice today.
Give a precise language of the previous sentence
The weather was pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze today.
Use precise and formal language in the previous sentence
The weather exhibited favorable conditions today, with agreeable temperatures and a mild, refreshing breeze.
Rewrite the paragraph to make it more precise and formal
The Okefenokee is the biggest swamp in North America. Part of it was helped by Franklin Roosevelt when he took a bunch of it and made it into a wildlife refuge. Before that, people could take trees away. Now the swamp has loads of animals.