Transition Words and Phrases: To the right is a list of transitional words and phrases to help you make connections between your ideas. However, be warned that while transitions describe relationships between ideas, they do not automatically create relationships between ideas for your reader. Use transitions with enough context in a sentence or paragraph to make the relationships clear.

Literary Analysis Rubric: Use this rubric as a guide for understanding how to approach your essay writing.

Middle School Style Sheet: Use this style sheet to format your writing (headers, paragraphs, the naming of files, and so on).

The Parts of a Persuasive Essay