LESSON PLAN

Topic: TANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES

Name: Luis David Preciado 9B

A. Introduction and Hook:

I will ask to the students what do they think or know about the
topic. I will ask if they know examples and we will write them in
the board.
B. Example and Activity:
I will write some sentences. They will contain transitional words
and phrases. I will ask my students if they identify any similarity
between the sentences. Then I will the words or phrases. This
activity will help me test the current knowledge and ability of my
students in this topic
o The children were very happy. On the other hand, their
parents were having a bad time.
o The soldier scanned the horizon for any sign though in the
distance she could not see the enemy.
o There were many explanations in the class, but for the most
part the students only wanted to sleep.
o The music had a very retro sound but at the same time
incorporated a complex modern rhythm.
C. Explanation:
Uses for transitional words and phrases:
o Transitions are phrases or words used to connect one idea
to the next.
o Transitions are used by the author to help the reader
progress from one idea to the next.
o Transitions also show the relationship within a paragraph (or
within a sentence) between the main idea and the support
sentences.
Types of transitional words and phrases:
o Additive Transitions: These show addition, introduction
and similarity to other ideas.
1. Addition:
Indeed, and, alternatively, on the other hand,
as a matter of fact, besides (this).
2. Introduction:
For example, including, in particular, like, such
as, as.
3. Reference:
Speaking about (this), considering (this),
regarding (this), with regards to (this).
4. Similarity:
Similarly, in the same way, in a like manner,
equally, likewise.

5. Identification:
That is (to say), namely, specifically, thus.

6. Clarification:
That is (to say), I mean, (to) put (it) another
way, in other words.
Adversative Transitions: These transitions are used to
signal conflict, contradiction concession and| dismissal.
1. Conflict:
But, however, while, in contrast, still, (and)
yet.
2. Emphasis:
Even more, above all, indeed, more
importantly, besides.
3. Concession:
But even so, nevertheless, however,
nonetheless, although, though.
4. Dismissal:
Either way, whichever happens, all the same,
in any case, in either case, whatever happens.
5. Replacement:
(or) at least, (or) rather, instead.
Causal Transitions: These transitions signal cause/effect
and reason/result.
1. Cause/Reason:
Because (of the fact), due to (the fact that),
since, for, being that.
2. Condition:
On (the) condition (that), as/so long as, even if,
unless, only if.
3. Effect/Result:
As a result (of this), because (of this), as a
consequence, in consequence, for this reason.
4. Consequence:
Under those circumstances, then, in that case,
if so, otherwise.
Sequential Transitions: These transitions are used to
signal a chronological or logical sequence.
1. Numerical:
In the (first, second, etc.) place, initially, first of
all, to begin with, at first.
2. Continuation:
Subsequently, previously, afterwards,
eventually, next, before (this).
3. Conclusion:

 To conclude (with), as a final point, in the end,

finally, lastly, at last.
4. Digression:
To change the topic, incidentally, by the way.
5. Resumption:
To get back to the point, to resume, anyhow,
anyway, at any rate, to return to the subject.
6. Summation:
In summary, all in all, overall, as has been
mentioned, to summarize, in conclusion.
D. Activity:
My students will write an example sentence for each type of
transitional words and phrases.
E. Closing and Questions:
I will ask my students if there are any questions and we will
discuss them.
F. Sources:
https://www.msu.edu/~jdowell/135/transw.html
http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr6.htm
https://www.oupcanada.com/higher_education/companion/literatur
e/9780195425154/eng_135/quiz_transitions.html