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HEW How english works: Transitions Learning Targets
• Understand how text is organized and events are linked using connecting words. • Write a short summary of a text.
sequence of events
The myth “Arachne” contains a series of events. The sequence of these events is often signaled by transitions words. In this activity, you will identify and analyze transition words and phrases.
Skim through “Arachne,” looking for transition words and phrases that signal time. Record example sentences containing transitions in the chart. Use the Language Resources: Transitions box for support. Underline the transitional word or phrase in each sentence. Then identify which event idea the transition links to.
ACTIVITY 3.5
example sentence
Linked event or Idea
At last Arachne’s fame became so great that people used to come from far and wide to watch her working.
Her products were known all over Greece.
Unit 1 • The Choices We Make • Part 3: Arachne 35
Language
Resources
Transitions
The following words and phrases signal the sequence of events in a story.
In the beginning At first
Then
Next
Suddenly
After
The following day Later
Eventually
In the end
Finally
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