Organization
When your writing is organized properly, the reader has no trouble reading and understanding it. It flows like a river! Each sentence is in its proper place. Your writing has a clear beginning, middle, and ending. There are clear transitions, and an excellent closure.
Building Bridges
"transitions"
| Transitions are words or phrases that are like a bridge between your ideas. They keep the reader from getting lost and confused. |
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When should you use transitions?
Transitions can appear between sentences or paragraphs. They build a bridge between ideas. You may not always need a transition. However, it is usually a good idea to use a transition between each paragraph. Transitional words and phrases most often appear at the beginning of a paragraph or sentence.
Chances are, you probably already use transitions in your writing and speaking. If not, it's easy to practice. Here are a few examples of transitions:
Suddenly.....
"Suddenly" is a transitional word leading your
reader to the next event .
However....
"However" is a transitional word that helps to
lead into a contrasting idea.
Another key point.....
"Another key point" is a transitional phrase that leads your reader right to the next supporting idea.
Some content on this page was taken from : http://www.teachtheteachers.org
Here is a link to a great list of transitions
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