Using Transitional Words - Catskill Central School

Using Transitional
Words
Persuasive Writing
Grade 4 – Language Arts
Mr. Luvera
Transitional words are used to
show how ideas are connected.
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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.
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.
although
 though
 the reverse
 but
 unlike
 while
 however
 yet
 unless
 in contrast
 on the other
hand
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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.