Describe Logical Connections Between Sentences/Paragraphs - 3rd Grade Reading
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Which transition word most often signals a comparison (similarity): similarly, instead, or finally?
Which transition word most often signals a comparison (similarity): similarly, instead, or finally?
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Similarly. Shows things share common features.
Similarly. Shows things share common features.
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Which transition word most often signals contrast: however, because, or as a result?
Which transition word most often signals contrast: however, because, or as a result?
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However. Signals an opposing or different idea.
However. Signals an opposing or different idea.
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What does it mean to describe the logical connection between sentences or paragraphs?
What does it mean to describe the logical connection between sentences or paragraphs?
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Explain how parts of a text relate, such as cause/effect, compare, or sequence. Shows how ideas connect through relationships like causation or order.
Explain how parts of a text relate, such as cause/effect, compare, or sequence. Shows how ideas connect through relationships like causation or order.
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What logical connection is shown when a text tells events in time order using words like first and next?
What logical connection is shown when a text tells events in time order using words like first and next?
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Sequence (chronological order). Events arranged by when they occur, using time markers.
Sequence (chronological order). Events arranged by when they occur, using time markers.
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What logical connection is shown when a text explains how two things are alike or different?
What logical connection is shown when a text explains how two things are alike or different?
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Comparison (compare and contrast). Shows similarities and differences between subjects.
Comparison (compare and contrast). Shows similarities and differences between subjects.
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Which transition word most often signals a cause: because, however, or meanwhile?
Which transition word most often signals a cause: because, however, or meanwhile?
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Because. Introduces the reason something happens.
Because. Introduces the reason something happens.
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Which transition word most often signals an effect: therefore, although, or for example?
Which transition word most often signals an effect: therefore, although, or for example?
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Therefore. Shows the result or consequence of a cause.
Therefore. Shows the result or consequence of a cause.
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Which transition word most clearly signals a cause: because, meanwhile, or finally?
Which transition word most clearly signals a cause: because, meanwhile, or finally?
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Because. "Because" introduces the reason something happens.
Because. "Because" introduces the reason something happens.
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What is a sequence connection between sentences or paragraphs in a text?
What is a sequence connection between sentences or paragraphs in a text?
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They tell events or steps in the order they happen. Sequence shows chronological or procedural order.
They tell events or steps in the order they happen. Sequence shows chronological or procedural order.
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Which transition phrase best signals an effect: as a result, for example, or similarly?
Which transition phrase best signals an effect: as a result, for example, or similarly?
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As a result. Shows what happens due to a cause.
As a result. Shows what happens due to a cause.
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Which transition word best signals contrast: however, because, or next?
Which transition word best signals contrast: however, because, or next?
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However. Signals a contrasting or opposing idea.
However. Signals a contrasting or opposing idea.
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Which transition word best signals sequence: first, instead, or since?
Which transition word best signals sequence: first, instead, or since?
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First. Indicates the beginning of a sequence.
First. Indicates the beginning of a sequence.
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Identify the logical connection: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals."
Identify the logical connection: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals."
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Comparison (similarity). Shows what whales and dolphins have in common.
Comparison (similarity). Shows what whales and dolphins have in common.
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Identify the logical connection: "First, mix the batter. Next, pour it into the pan."
Identify the logical connection: "First, mix the batter. Next, pour it into the pan."
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Sequence (steps in order). Time-order words show procedural steps.
Sequence (steps in order). Time-order words show procedural steps.
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Which phrase most likely introduces an example: for instance, as a result, or on the other hand?
Which phrase most likely introduces an example: for instance, as a result, or on the other hand?
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For instance. Introduces a specific example of a general idea.
For instance. Introduces a specific example of a general idea.
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