Using Transitional Words

1. Using Transitional Words Persuasive Writing Grade 4 – Language Arts Mr. Luvera

2. Transitional words are used to show how ideas are connected. • although • though • the reverse • but • unlike • while • however • yet • unless • in contrast • on the other hand Copy these words on a sheet of paper. When we are finished, put the list in your Writing Folders. Use it as you revise and edit your persuasive writing.

3. EXAMPLES • Unlike most of my classmates, I believe that students should be given more homework. • Families on vacation want to visit national parts, yet many of these parks are damaged by an overload of tourist traffic.

4. 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.