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Transitions Tips

The first sentence of a new paragraph is the most logical place to transition to a new topic or event. Let's say, for example, that I want to transition from my camel trek to my stay in the city of Algiers. I might handle it like this:

. . . All in all, the camel trek was a wonderful experience, and it gave me a new appreciation for the beauty of the Sahara.

My stay in Algiers was also a lot of fun. Yesterday I explored the bazaar, and I walked around the main square. In the square there is a statue of Hassiba Boulmerka, the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal . . .

Sometimes, the last sentence of a paragraph can be used to prepare your reader for a change of setting. Here is an example:

All in all, the camel trek was a wonderful experience. But I'll confess, after a week, I was sick of all that sand. As I lay in my tent on the final night, I was looking forward to spending some time in Algiers.

Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, and it's bustling with crowds and buses. I started my stay in Algiers by taking a bus tour of the city. Our first stop was at the bazaar, where we had a chance to get off the bus and explore. I bought a few souvenirs, and I ate a wonderful lunch of lamb spiced with cardamom.

In this next example, I use the statue of Boulmerka to lead the reader into a paragraph focused on sports.

. . . In the town square there is a statue of Hassiba Boulmerka, the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal. I'm sure she's a great inspiration to many Africans, especially young girls who aren't always encouraged to play sports. Looking at her statue, I thought about the important role that sports have played in my own life.

I've always liked team sports the best. I think that team sports teach you . . .

 

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