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Use this reference sheet to encourage students to use a variety of transition words in their writing to signal the different relationships between ideas.

In this middle school grammar worksheet, learners will read short narrative passages and choose the transitions that best connect the ideas and sentences.

Children will read simple pasta directions, then select the correct transition words from the choices shown.

In this language and vocabulary worksheet, learners will read two short passages and choose the transition words that best connect the ideas and sentences.

Children learn to identify and use common time and sequence words in this grammar and vocabulary worksheet.

Designed for middle grades, this grammar worksheet is a great way to give students practice using different transition words in the context of informational texts.

Middle school writers practice rewriting sentences using personification to add description and make the sentences more exciting!

The use of transition words helps make writing smooth and connected. Use this exercise with your students to teach them to use linking words to connect ideas within their writing.

Students practice expressing ideas precisely and concisely by revising sentences to remove vague and redundant words or phrases.

This worksheet asks students to find the transition words and to use them in their own sentences.

Help your students solidify their use of transition words with this cute version of the classic ugly duckling story. By helping to fill in the missing transition words throughout the narrative, students will flex their sequencing and organization skills.

Use this fun worksheet to practice creating a five senses riddle to stump your friends!

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Five Senses Mystery Bags.

Use this exercise with your students to identify time order words in sentences, and then choose the best one to complete a series of sentences.

After finishing Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, give students a chance to think about the significance of the symbols used in the novel.

Practice writing sensory poetry using this helpful template that focuses on a place and setting.

Use this exercise with your students to create short summaries with transition words.

Children add more transition words to their sequencing arsenal in this word-sorting worksheet.

Students can practice finding transition words using a sample text about the popularity of soccer that’s chock full of transitions.

Students will use real nonfiction texts to search for transition words and then consider how they are used to connect ideas.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Five Senses Mystery Bags.