After watching the student's presentation on transitions, I realized how important they are in writing. The analogy of steps leading from one place to another helped me understand the purpose of transitions in connecting ideas. The note cards with different transition words provided a visual aid and made it easier to comprehend their usage.
I found it helpful that the student explained how transitions can be used both between sentences and within a sentence. This demonstrated the versatility of transitions and how they can improve the flow of writing. The example sentences and their corresponding transitions further reinforced this concept.
One thing that stood out to me was the student's struggle to find the note card showing the word "because". This highlighted the importance of being familiar with different transition words and being able to use them effortlessly. It reminded me of the need for practice and understanding in order to effectively incorporate transitions into my own writing.
Overall, this presentation was informative and engaging. It motivated me to be more mindful of transitions in my writing and to experiment with different transition words to enhance the coherence and clarity of my ideas.
A STUDENT stands at the right of the screen. He addresses the camera directly.
STUDENT: When you're going from here to there, you take steps. The steps transition you from this place...
The STUDENT clicks his fingers and appears, as if by magic, at the left of the screen.
STUDENT: To this place. They simply ease the way. Think of each idea in your texts as a place. The transitions between ideas are the steps that lead you into the new place, showing you how one idea is connected to the other.
The STUDENT holds up some note cards.
STUDENT: Here I have some notecards with different transition words on them. Let’s take a look at some.
The STUDENT holds up a note card showing each transition word or phrase as he says it.
STUDENT: Then, fortunately, meanwhile, on the other hand, later that day, in addition, and most importantly.
STUDENT: Alright, I think you get the idea by now! So, let’s see how this works with these sentences. Mark really wanted to go out to the store. He still had an hour of homework to do. What transition can we use to show the relationship between ideas?
The STUDENT holds up a note card.
STUDENT: This one, on the other hand. Mark really wanted to go out to the store. On the other hand, he still had an hour of homework to do. The transition shows you how the two ideas are related. The second sentence contrasts with the first.
STUDENT: You can also have a transition within a sentence. For example, I knew it was raining because I heard the raindrops pattering on the window.
The STUDENT struggles to find the note card showing the word because. He locates it and holds it up to the camera.
STUDENT: Because. That would have been smoother if I could have pulled out because just as I was saying it. There’s another transition, just as. Anyways, to help your writing flow from one idea to the next, try using transitions. Speaking of transitions…
The STUDENT clicks his fingers once again and, as if by magic, disappears.
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The student's presentation on transitions was clear and concise, effectively conveying the importance of connecting ideas in writing. The use of the analogy of steps and the note cards with transition words helped to illustrate the concept and make it relatable. I now have a better understanding of how transitions can enhance the flow and coherence of my writing.