2. Solicit volunteers to tell us the parts; namely,

Topic sentence

Supporting Idea Sentences

Details Sentences

Concluding Sentence

3. Explain that this week we are going to focus on using transitional words and phrases to link one sentence idea to another.

define transitional phrases and their purpose in writing

choose an appropriate transition phrase to complete a sentence.

Do the first exercise together. Then instruct students to complete the rest of the worksheet independently or with a partner.

While students work, meet in small group with Ryan, Mustafa, Dalia, Hisham, and Jaden to assist in completing the worksheets.

Allow 15 minutes; then, review whole class.

List: first, next, then, last

Ask students to think, what could we use intead for each. For example, instead of "first" we could use "to begin with". Instead of "next" we could use, "an hour later".

Introduce the Transition posters and discuss them.

Then, display the Connect your Writing worksheets on the board. Work together interactively on the smartboard to complete this worksheet.