Match a structural transition
Read the exact transition and explain what it tells about the second idea relative to the first.
About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice
Supplied materials
- Paper and pencil, or a browser text area. All named people/events/records are fictional learning inputs.
- Worked case: Aim: explain how a paper hinge bends. Transition: next. Support: bend angle measured 30 degrees. Graphic note: three models only.
- Primary check: Aim: urge readers to choose a paper hinge. Transition: however. Support: Jo says it felt easier to bend. Graphic note: observations from Monday only.
Learn the idea
Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas.
Read the exact transition and explain what it tells about the second idea relative to the first.
Example to read or listen to: Aim: explain how a paper hinge bends. Transition: next. Support: bend angle measured 30 degrees. Graphic note: three models only. The answer is time sequence. The relevant input states: Transition: next. This fits time sequence. Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas. However does not mean because.
- Read or listen to the worked example. Say what the reading or writing task asks you to find. An adult can help with unfamiliar words.
- Read the exact transition and explain what it tells about the second idea relative to the first.
- Check the worked solution: time sequence. The relevant input states: Transition: next. This fits time sequence. Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas. However does not mean because.
- Try the question and the practice questions. Point to the words that helped you choose before checking the feedback.
See the method in action
Aim: explain how a paper hinge bends. Transition: next. Support: bend angle measured 30 degrees. Graphic note: three models only. Solved: time sequence. The relevant input states: Transition: next. This fits time sequence. Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas. However does not mean because. Read the exact transition and explain what it tells about the second idea relative to the first.
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Helpful tips
- For instance introduces an example.
- However does not mean because.
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contrast
The relevant input states: Transition: however. This fits contrast. Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas. However does not mean because.
Take it further
Optional extra practice: Write an explanatory paragraph using this fictional record: three paper hinges, widths 2, 3 and 4 cm; each folded once on Monday. Include a process transition and measured detail. Then write a persuasive sentence separately and identify the small sample and date limit. Practice this lesson’s skill as you complete the task. Use this idea to check your work: Transitions identify relationships, such as next in time, a contrast, a result or an example. Their meaning should match the connected ideas.
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