Highlight the continuation signal words that appear in this paragraph. Because the assignment was to write an essay, I had to come up with a plan. I made a list of the steps I should take. First, I decided I would plan my essay. I took out a piece of paper and began writing notes. I then wrote my rough draft. Finally, I revised and edited the essay to make sure it was perfect. Which signal word is a cause-and-effect signal in this passage? first because then finally