Discover An enumeration paragraph or text lists the kinds, characters, classes, types, parts, ways and groups of a thing or subject. Transition/signal words used to show enumeration are the following, in many ways, such as, first or one, second, or next and so on. These are called enumerations. A process or how-to text gives explanation or directions. Each sentence tells the next steps in carrying out a process or in getting from one place to another. Transitional/signal words that may be used to show order of steps include first second, third, then, before, after, during, meanwhile, etc. Quick Check! Directions: Give five ways or steps on how you prepare for your modular classes every day. Use the transitional or signal words to enumerate or tell the steps. 1. 2. 3.