ELA8, CSS, Sferrazza

Transitional devices are words or phrases that help carry a thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another. And finally, transitional devices link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas. (via Purdue Owl University)

Here are some examples:

Now look at the sample essay and decide which transitions would go in which blank.

Now return to your draft and revise your work to include transitions.