The document defines and provides examples of transition phrases. Transition phrases are words or phrases that show connections between sentences or ideas in a piece of writing. They are usually used at the beginning of sentences. Examples are given of transition phrases that show order in time, similarities and differences, and other types of transitions like "in all" and "for example." The document emphasizes that transition phrases must be set off from the rest of the sentence with commas.

1. Transition Phrases
6th and 7th Grade Language

2.  Words or phrases that show connections
between sentences or ideas in a piece of
writing.
 Usually, transition phrases begin
sentences.
What are Transition Phrases?

3.  Transitions that show order in time
 To begin, my alarm woke me up. Then, I
reached my hand over to hit the snooze
button. After five minutes, I got out of
bed. Next, I started the coffee maker.
Finally, I got ready for work.
Types of Transitions

4.  Transitions that show similarities and
differences
 I like watching baseball. Similarly, I enjoy
playing baseball.
 I thought Sean loved hockey. On the other
hand, maybe he doesn’t.
 Lucy doesn’t like baseball. Likewise, she wont
play softball.
 I like to read. However, I don’t like mystery
books.
More Types of Transitions

5.  Other Transitions
 In all, the Cubs are a pretty terrible team.
 For example, I can’t understand why
they’re always so bad.
 In conclusion, I like the White Sox.
Even More Types of Transitions

6.  Transition Phrases need to be separated
from the rest of the sentence with a
comma.
The Rule

7.  In all I think the White Sox will be
mediocre this year.
 In all I think the White Sox will be
mediocre this year.
 In all, I think the White Sox will be
mediocre this year.
Examples

8.  On the one hand the Packers could crush all
the teams they face. However the Saints
could sneak up on them.
 On the one hand the Packers could crush all
the teams they face. However the Saints
could sneak up on them.
 On the one hand, the Packers could crush all
the teams they face. However, the Saints
could sneak up on them.
More Examples

9.  To begin I don’t even know how to write a
persuasive Essay!
 Then we all decided to go to the movies.
 To sum up The Outsiders was a very
entertaining novel.
Practice

10.  To begin, I don’t even know how to write
a persuasive Essay!
 Then, we all decided to go to the movies.
 To sum up, The Outsiders was a very
entertaining novel.
Answers