Description: Parts of a Whole Practice

Today, we got into groups and continued to work on description. We worked together to describe Oreo cookies and layered candy. What a tasty day!

Specifically, we worked on using prepositions and transition words to describe how two things are related.

We also did a transition word practice.

Click here to download the transition word practice.

You will notice that some of the transitions "turn around" the sentence, and some "go straight ahead" and continue the same idea.

Jasmine is a great friend; for example, she brought me flowers when I was sick.

The second half of the sentence continues with the idea that began in the first half. Being a great friend and bringing flowers both reflect the same central idea.

Some transition words show that the sentence is about to change directions.

I practiced everyday, and I felt confident about the audition. However, I did not make first chair.

The word however lets you know that the sentence is about to change direction.

Keep this in mind as you practice with transitions. Which ones show a change, and which ones show that the ideas are related?