March 5 and 7, 2013 MUGS Shot QuickWrite (3/7) Transitions Homework

1. ENGLISH 091 Developmental Writing March 5 and 7, 2013 • MUGS Shot • QuickWrite (3/7) • Transitions • Homework • Turn in: • Assignment #1 • Assignment #2 • Book Project #3 • NOTE: Mid-term deadline is this weekend. You must have all assignments in by Friday in order to be counted toward the mid-term report.

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3. Create an “Appointment Book.” At each appointment, share what your book is about, what has happened so far, and ONE thing you are really enjoying about the book (characters, events, writing style). Quick Write

4. Transitions To Add: additionally, in addition, again, besides, moreover, what’s more, equally important (also important), finally, further, furthermore, first (second, third, etc.) next, lastly To Repeat: as mentioned, as has been noted, in brief To Show Exception: however, nevertheless, in spite of, yet, still, despite, of course, once in a while, sometimes, unfortunately To Compare: however, on the other hand, on the contrary, in contrast, whereas, but, yet, nevertheless, by comparison, compared to, conversely, up against, balanced against, but, although, meanwhile, after all, while this may be true

5. Transitions To Emphasize: indeed, certainly, in any case, without a doubt, obviously, definitely, extremely, in fact, absolutely, positively, naturally, surprisingly, emphatically, unquestionably , undeniably, without reservation, always, never. To Prove: furthermore, moreover, in example, in fact, indeed, because, for, since, for the same reason, for this reason, obviously, evidently, besides, in addition, in any case To Give an Example: for example, for instance, to demonstrate, to illustrate, as an illustration, in another case, take the case of, on this occasion, in this situation

6. Transitions To Show Sequence: as a result, subsequently, consequently, concurrently,following this, now, at this point, afterward, simultaneously, thus, hence, therefore, first (second, third, etc.) To Show Time:  immediately, thereafter, then, soon after, next, and then, finally, later, previously, formerly, first (second, third, etc.) To Summarize or Conclude: In conclusion, as demonstrated, to conclude, summing up, in brief, as a result, therefore, accordingly, consequently, hence, on the whole

7. Transitions To enumerate use first, second, third, finally, lastly To express a result use therefore, thus, so, consequently To signal an example use for example, for instance, namely To show comparison use similarly, likewise, however, but To express addition use and, furthermore, besides, in addition To signal the end use in short, in conclusion, in summary

8. Transitions Repeat the SAME word from the last sentence of the previous paragraph to the first sentence of the next.EXAMPLE: Last Sentence of First Paragraph: The Spanish ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. First Sentence of Next Paragraph: The ship, called a galleon, was the first to do so.

9. Transitions Use a SIMILAR word in the first sentence of the next paragraph to one in the last sentence of a previous one. EXAMPLE:Last Sentence of First Paragraph:The Spanish ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. First Sentence of Next Paragraph:The vessel withstood many storms.

10. Transitions Use a DETAIL from the previous paragraph in the next one. EXAMPLE:Last Sentence of First Paragraph:The Spanish ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. First Sentence of Next Paragraph:It's main mast stood through many storms.

11. Transitions Use PRONOUNS to refer to nouns in the previous paragraph. EXAMPLE:Last Sentence of First Paragraph:The Spanish ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. First Sentence of Next Paragraph:It reached the shores of Mexico in three months.

12. Transitions Use INTRODUCTORY WORDS like: in addition, meanwhile, because, since, nevertheless, however, etc. EXAMPLE:Last Sentence of First Paragraph:The Spanish ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. First Sentence of Next Paragraph:During a particularly fierce storm, the crew thought the end was near.

13. Transition Practice • although • though • the reverse • but • unlike • while • however • yet • unless • in contrast • on the other hand • Some school-board members believe that schools should be in session all year around; ___________ most students and many teachers oppose the idea. • The Shop-o-Rama Company plans to build another mall nearby, ___________ their present mall has many empty shops. • A weekend curfew for teenagers might make our town quieter at night; _______________, a curfew might violate young people’s rights. • My mom thinks billboards are an ugly sight on the landscape. ________________, my dad believes billboards are helpful to travelers and to local businesses. • Students should not have to do homework _____________ they haven’t completed their work in class.

14. Transition Practice Example: Students who write academic essays need to provide effective transitions.  Transitions allow writers to connect the main ideas that are present in an essay.  Using conjunctive adverbs and other introductory elements allow a writer to connect one sentence to the next.  The use of these words will make the writing more fluent and less choppy.  Many students fail to use effective transitions, and the essay comes across as disconnected.  Writers should always be aware of the need to connect both sentences and paragraphs together. Revision: Students who write academic essays need to provide effective transitions.  It is the use of these transitions that allow writers to connect the main ideas that are present in an essay.  For example, by using conjunctive adverbs and other introductory elements, a writer can easily connect one sentence to the next.  Moreover, the use of these words will make the writing more fluent and less choppy.  Unfortunately, students often fail to use effective transitions, and, as a result, the essay comes across as disconnected.  To avoid this, writers should always be aware of the need to connect both sentences and paragraphs together, and they should strive to find creative ways to do so. 

15. Transition Practice Example: Fearing for the loss of Danish lands, Christian IV signed the Treaty of Lubeck, effectively ending the Danish phase of the 30 Years War. But then something else significant happened. The Swedish intervention began. Revision: Fearing for the loss of more Danish lands, Christian IV signed the Treaty of Lubeck, effectively ending the Danish phase of the 30 Years War. Shortly after Danish forces withdrew, the Swedish intervention began.

16. Transition Practice Example: Amy Tan became a famous author after her novel, The Joy Luck Club, skyrocketed up the bestseller list. There are other things to note about Tan as well. Amy Tan also participates in the satirical garage band the Rock Bottom Remainders with Stephen King and Dave Barry. Revision: Amy Tan became a famous author after her novel, The Joy Luck Club, skyrocketed up the bestseller list.Though her fiction is well known, her work with the satirical garage band the Rock Bottom Remainders receives far less publicity.

17. Transition Practice-Sentence Level Example: The main character displays strength and courage throughout the story. He shows fear and apprehension when he encounters the antagonist. Revision: The main character displays strength and courage throughout the story. However, he shows fear and apprehension when he encounters the antagonist. Rationale: The use of the transition in this case helps to show the contrast between the two ideas while also connecting them.

18. Transition Practice-Sentence Level Example: In the novel, there are many tragic events that take place. The prince’s untimely death occurs two days before the wedding. Revision: In the novel, there are many tragic events that take place. For example, the prince’s untimely death occurs two days before the wedding. Rationale: The transition helps to connect the idea to the example that follows.

19. Transition Practice-Paragraph Level Example: P1: The author’s work includes many examples of symbolism. P 2: In the story, multiple themes are present. Revision: P1: The author’s work includes many examples of symbolism. P2: In addition to the symbolism in the text, multiple themes are present. Rationale: The transition helps to show how the two paragraphs are related and helps to show the reader the underlying similarities.

20. Transition Practice-Paragraph Level Example: P1: In the book, many loud sounds prevented the characters from sleeping. P2: The characters were unable to embark on their journey the next day. Revision: P1: In the book, many loud sounds prevented the characters from sleeping. P2: As a result of their lack of sleep, the characters were unable to start their journey the next day. Rationale: The transition helps to connect the two paragraphs by showing that the event occurring in the second paragraph was a result of the event that was described in the first paragraph.

21. Homework Assignment #1: Choose one of the paragraphs you revised for the introduction assignment. Write FOUR more paragraphs using what you learned about transitions. Circle the transitions used. Your assignment MUST be typed. TNR, 12 pt. font. DS. Assignment #2: Complete the transition exercise on the class website. Due: Thursday, March 7th.