Look at the transition words and phrases below. Decide which category each transition matches. Then write the transition in the category it best fits in. The examples above and the first one from the chart is done for you.
The words or phrases below are in the passage, “A Lost Art.”
• Scan through the passage to find out what part of speech (P.S.) the words and phrases are.
• Write the part of speech on the line beside the new vocabulary
word.
• Use the context clues in the passage to match the definition on the right. Do not use your dictionary!
Use the table below to expand on your vocabulary words from Heidi’s letter. The part of speech used in her letter is given below in bold. Fill in the other parts of speech. If no form is available, the box has been marked dark blue. Follow the example given for “adapt.”
Scan through the letter to Elsa below and answer the following statements. Do not read the whole passage, just look for the key words to complete the statements.
Now use the vocabulary words/phrases from the previous exercise in the sentences below. Make sure you use the correct form of the word in each sentence.
The words or phrases below are in the letters in this part.
• Scan through the passage to find out what part of speech (P.S.) the words and phrases are.
• Write the part of speech on the line beside the new vocabulary
word.
• Use the context clues in the passage to match the definition on
the right. Do not use your dictionary!
