(First, Next, Finally)
This lesson helps students write instructional or narrative paragraphs, using transition words such as “First”, “Next”, “Lastly,” and so on.
Transitions: Listing Things in Order
When you write an essay, you often need to put your ideas in order. You can use the transition words below to do this:
First,
First and foremost,
Firstly,
First off,
Second, / Third, / Fourth, etc.
Next,
After that,
Then,
Last,
Finally,
Last but not least,
Read the paragraph below. Use the transitions above to introduce the reasons in the body.
How to Make an Egg Sandwich
If you are sitting at home and you can hear your stomach making funny noises, it’s probably time to make a snack. An egg sandwich is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can make. All you will need is one egg and two pieces of bread. __________,you need to crack the egg into a bowl or cup, and then stir it with a fork. __________, pour the egg into a pan, and put the pan on the stove. Cook the egg on low heat, but be careful not to burn yourself! __________, put the bread into the toaster while the egg is cooking (about 2 or 3 minutes). When the egg starts to get hard, turn off the heat. __________, put the egg between the two pieces of toast, and enjoy your simple, healthy snack!
How to Become a Basketball Player!
Basketball is one of the most enjoyable sports, and all you need to become a basketball player is a little free time and a few friends. If you want to play basketball, the first thing you should do is buy a basketball! __________, go to a basketball court in your neighborhood, and practice dribbling the ball. __________, practice shooting free throws, then move around the court and try to improve. __________, find a few friends, and start a game of three-on-three! After a few games, you will notice that you are already a pretty good basketball player!
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