A strong narrative presentation clearly connects ideas by using transitions. Transitions help the audience understand
the relationship between ideas in a story. Choose the most effective transition words to connect the ideas in this
sample narrative.
I had always wanted to go on a bike tour of bike trails upstate,
didn't have much experience with bike
riding.
I didn't have a good bike.
I realized that this trip would require a lot of
preparation and money. I set to work making preparations. vi got a job so I could afford a nice bike.
I borrowed a friend's bike to practice riding. vi got my own bike, I practiced even more.
I was very prepared for the trip. v. I planned the route and took off on my bike. It was a
great trip!