Explaining Why Evidence Matters - Transition Words + Phrases

Mike Thomson

Help your students strengthen their argumentative writing with our practical transition words resource. Designed for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this visual guide demonstrates how phrases like "This shows that," "Therefore," and "This illustrates" effectively connect evidence to analysis. Students will learn to articulate why their evidence matters, improving clarity and persuasiveness in essays. Perfect for writing workshops, revision activities, and analytical paragraph practice.
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