Using Transition Signals Did you experience feeling lonely and restless? If you did, how did you deal with these feelings?
Module 4 : Using Transition Signals SUNSHINE by: Maribel Azote Cabalan-Buco S imultaneously, we all made a stop U nfortunately, threats and trials were rough N onetheless, to keep everyone safe S imilarly, stay at home is what we make H owever, with lots of twists and turns I n other words, it’s full of challenges N evertheless, it all went well E ventually, life is back as well
Module 4 : Using Transition Signals Have you noticed the letters in RED print? What do the letters S - U – N – S – H – I – N – E stand for?
Module 4 : Using Transition Signals TRANSITION SIGNALS
Module 4 : Using Transition Signals Study the given sentences below. Threats and trials were rough. Life is full of challenges but meant to be well.
Threats and trials were rough. In sentence number one, the transition signal ‘and’ is used to connect two incidents equally. Module 4 : Using Transition Signals
2. Life is full of challenges but me an t to be well . In sentence number two, the transition signal ‘but’ introduces the opposite ideas. Module 4 : Using Transition Signals
2. Life is full of challenges but me an t to be well . In sentence number two, the transition signal ‘but’ introduces the opposite ideas. Module 4 : Using Transition Signals
Module 4 : Using Transition Signals WHAT ARE TRANSITION SIGNALS? These words and phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for coherence. They also indicate building up new idea or thought or compare ideas or draw conclusions.
Transition Words are of different types: TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Comparison/Contrast Cause/Effect Illustration/Example Addition Clarification Qualification Summary/Conclusion Chronology
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 1. Comparison/Contrast points out alternatives or differences: Comparison – as, also , likewise , similarly, in the same way Contrast - but ,despite, however ,even though, on the contrary
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 1. Comparison/Contrast Example: My mom loves pasta, but she dislikes spaghetti. Similarly , she did not like lasagna. On the contrary , she loves macaroni. Likewise , she loves pancit guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon, and palabok.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 1. Comparison/Contrast
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 1. Comparison/Contrast
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 2. Chronology helps define time after, later, before, next, during, simultaneously, first, soon
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 2. Chronology Example: Before you go to the stadium to watch your favorite basketball game, make sure that you have your snacks and video camera that you will use during the game . Later , you will find it enjoyable when you can simultaneously eat while videotaping.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 2. Chronology
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 2. Chronology
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 3. Cause/Effect shows the consequences of an action Cause – accordingly, because, due to, since Effect – consequently, as a result, , therefore, so
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 3. Cause/Effect Example: Since you have been a consistent honor student and a skillful one, therefore , there would be a possibility that you would graduate cum laude or be cited with technical skills award in college. As a result , you would have a better chance to find a job or be an entrepreneur, because some companies would prefer those applicants with impressive school records or those with technical skills.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 3. Cause/Effect
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 4. Illustration/Example add emphasis or introduce evidence Illustration – to demonstrate, specifically , truly Example - for example, such as, namely
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 4. Illustration/Example Example: Mateo loves vegetables. Truly , he is happy to eat those every day specifically , ‘pinakbet’, ‘chopsuey’, and vegetable salads. To demonstrate his love for vegetables, Mateo is planning a vegetable socials for all his friends.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 4. Illustration/Example
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 5. Addition adds information or reinforces ideas Furthermore, in addition, also, as well, moreover, equally important, and, then
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 5. Addition Example: Gabriel loves, respects, and obeys his parents. Moreover , he helps in the household chores if he is not studying. Furthermore , he is grateful that his parents are very supportive in every task he does.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 5. Addition
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 6. Clarification shows support That is ,in other words, to put it another way I mean, in this case , under certain circumstances
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 6. Clarification Example: I love going to school; that is , I like it very much. In other words , I want to learn more. To put it another way , a school is one of the best places I need to go for me to learn better.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 6. Clarification Example: I love going to school; that is , I like it very much. In other words , I want to learn more. To put it another way , a school is one of the best places I need to go for me to learn better.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 7. Qualification presents conditions or intentions almost, with this in mind, possibly probably, frequently, never
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 7. Qualification Example: With what was possibly the greatest fight of all times, the Filipino in the front lines faced the pandemic with bravery. They almost gave up but recovered. With this in mind , Filipinos have proven time and again to be resilient.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 7. Qualification
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 8. Summary/Conclusion restates ideas Summary - as can be seen, given this point, to summarize, to sum up, so Conclusion - in the long run, in conclusion, to conclude, therefore, finally
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 8. Summary/Conclusion Example: All the documents have been presented and, as can be seen , the facts are clear. Given this point , it's time to correct the practices that do not conform to the policies. In the long run , the nation and its people will benefit from this change.
TYPES OF TRANSITION WORDS 8. Summary/Conclusion
LESSON 3: MODAL ADVERBS Transition signals can be used within a single sentence, between two different sentences, paragraphs, or even between paragraphs to achieve coherence or unity of ideas.
Modal Verbs, Nouns, and Adverbs “YOUR LIFE IS A STORY OF TRANSITION. YOU ARE ALWAYS LEAVING ONE CHAPTER BEHIND WHILE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT.” ENGLISH 8
Let's Play GROUP ACTIVITY 1: Transition Riddles
Let’s have some fun! Recite first the given lines below Little Diddle, Transition Doodle Give the Answer of the Spoken Riddle.
Guess what transition signal is described in each riddle by filling in the missing letters.
It is a six-letter word consisting of two syllables. The first syllable sounds like the name of the insect in the picture. The second syllable sounds like the name of a number. The transition signal is B _ F _ R _
BE FORE
It consists of two words. The first word is already given. The first syllable of the second word are the last two letters of the word ‘within’. The last syllable of the second word is to be replaced by the underlined letter of the word ‘ stan d’ with ce. The transition signal is F O R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
FOR IN STAN CE WITH IN STAN D ce
It consists of two words. The first word is synonymous with the word ‘equal’. The transition signal is _ _ _ _ THOUGH
EVEN THOUGH THOUGH
It is a four-syllable word that if broken can create three new words. The first is the opposite of the word ‘always’. The second is already given. The third is the opposite of the word ‘more’. ALWAYS The transition signal is _ _ _ _ _ T H E _ _ _ _.
N E V E R THE LESS
It is a seven-letter word that begins with B, followed by an E. The rest is in relationship with the word ‘effect’. The transition signal is _ _ C _ U S _
BE CAUSE CAUSE EFFECT
Let's Play GROUP ACTIVITY 1: Write Me Down!
Construct sentences using the given transition signals.
Construct sentences using LIKEWISE
Construct sentences using BEFORE
Construct sentences using BECAUSE
Construct sentences using IN OTHER WORDS
Construct sentences using SPECIFICALLY MUSIC IS RELAXING