In the late 1800s, it took several days to travel across the United States by train. Today, we can fly from coast to coast in hours. The speed of modern travel has made the world smaller. Although differences in travel speed are great, the change in the speed of communication has most transformed people’s lives.

Which word makes the transition from the first paragraph to the second?

What kind of transition does this word make?Read this student draft and look at the use of transitions.

In the late 1800s, it took several days to travel across the United States by train. Today, we can fly from coast to coast in hours. The speed of modern travel has made the world smaller.

Although differences in travel speed are great, the change in the speed of communication has most transformed people’s lives.

Which word makes the transition from the first paragraph to the second?

What kind of transition does this word make?