Transition "FAVES" in Writing

Our argument essays on chocolate milk are coming along! This week we are focusing on transitions. Transitions are words or phrases that link paragraphs and information. Transitions help the writing "flow"!

Our first step was to collect our "FAVE" transitions for body paragraphs, elaboration, and conclusions. This was a great way to review using a variety of transitions within a piece.

Our next step was to edit two argument essay samples for transitions. Students replaced "boring" transitions with their "FAVES" in order to make the writing flow more smoothly. This also helped to sharpen our editing skills!

Our final step was to work with our partners to edit our own body paragraphs for transitions. Next up-counterclaim/rebuttal statements and conclusions!