Hook
25 questions / Hook Evidence Analysis Ways to write Format
25 questions / Easy Stuff Beginning and Ending Body Basics Thinking Cap
25 questions / Sports Advertising School Developing the Argument Formatting
25 questions / Argumentative Writing Fiction Writing Literary Analysis Personal Narrative Nonfiction Writing
25 questions / A Child Called It Narrative Writing Writing Process Simple Sentences Subjects & Verbs
25 questions / Vocabulary Vocabulary Continued Ending Punctuation Do I capitalize? Where's my comma?
Eloquent
Using language in a powerful and moving way
Candor
The quality of being open and honest in expression
!
OW, I BURNED MY HAND
No
Do you capitalize the following words:
proper noun
I went to the store for bread, butter, eggs, milk and cookies.
Rewrite the sentence with commas:
I went to the store for bread butter eggs milk and cookies.
Flourish
To grow very well
Abysmal
Extremely bad
?
Where are you going
Yes:
Killeen, Texas
Capitalize the following words:
killeen, texas
I live in Killeen, Texas.
I live in Killeen Texas.
Comparable
Alike enough to be compared
Adapt
To become adjusted to new conditions
.
I went to the store to buy milk, cookies, and eggs
Yes:
Martha Stewart
Do you capitalize the following words:
martha stewart
Today is January 28, 2019.
Today is January 28 2019.
Desolate
Without people; deserted
Malicious
?
Who are you
No
Would you capitalize common nouns?
Annabelle, Trevon and Christian wrote an excellent report!
Annabelle Trevon and Christian wrote an excellent report!
Boost
To life someone or something up
Plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable
!
Wait for me
Yes
Do you capitalize proper nouns?
This is my best friend, Jennifer.
This is my best friend Jennifer.
25 questions / Grammar Punctuation Editing Definitions Sentence structure
I like cats and dogs.
i like, cats and Dogs
Question mark
How are you
Where did I put my glasses?
Were did i put my glasses.
Something you play with for fun.
Toy
A person, place, or thing.
I like the chips I'm eating.
I like the chips im eating.
Question Mark
Why did you take my clothes
Why would you do that to me?
Why would you do that me!
To move at a fast pace.
Run
"quite fast"
I am running quite fast.
(find the adverb)
True
True or False
The word "liked" is past tense?
Exclamation point
You dropped it
Why were you doing that.
Why were you doingg this.
Happy
Personification
The tree was dancing in the wind.
(What type of figurative language is this?)
Where do you live?
Were do you live.
Period
Hello, my name is Mary Jones
Why are loosing the game.
Why are you loseing at the game.
To be tidy or neat.
Clean
A comparison between to things without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
How did the cake burn!?
How did the the cake burn!?
Period
It is hot outside
Were you eating all the food
Were you eating all food.
A type figurative language that is used to make sound effects.
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
I told you a million times to clean your room!
(What type of figure language is this?)
25 questions / Essay Writing Quote Integration Citations Thesis Statements Grammar
stuff
What word should be avoided in the following sentence:
Anant wants to do stuff over the weekend.
to weave the author’s words into your own sentences to prove that what you’re arguing is true.
Integrating quotes means to...
Author name
What is the first blank?
To put a citation for a quote, put (________, ________) after the quote.
False
True/False
The thesis is the first sentence in the introduction
I and you
The subject-verb agreement rules apply to all personal pronouns except _ and ___, which, although SINGULAR, require PLURAL forms of verbs.
3
What is the minimum amount of evidence you should have when supporting a claim?
Do you use brackets to change an existing word?
What is the second blank?
To put a citation for a quote, put (________, ________) after the quote.
2-3
How many supporting reasons should a thesis have?
If handwritten, ________ titles of long works
False
True/False
A topic sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph
False
True/False
DO NOT use ellipses to indicate that some of the material is missing.
The Authors name
What is the first thing that you write when you cite someone else work?
No
Should a thesis be vague?
Allows action to continue over time
The perfect tense...
What do you really mean to say?
Or
What do you want your reader to take away from your writing?
Or
How will your words strengthen and support your arguments and analysis?
What is one thing to think about when choosing for the right word?
Yes
Is it ok if you insert a quote in the middle of a sentence?
Yes
Is the publication date relevant to the citation?
Yes
Should it reveal the position you are taking in an arguement?
Prepositions
_________ are words which begin prepositional phrases.
Vague
You don't want supporting details to be ______ because those types of details do not support the arguement
DO NOT put ellipses in any of your writing
What does not belong here?
Do NOT put ellipses IN FRONT of a quotation, even if the front is missing.
Do NOT put ellipses AT THE END of a quotation, even if the back is missing.
DO NOT put ellipses in any of your writing
DO NOT use ellipses if you are just tired of copying the quote.
Yes
Is location relevant to the citation?
clear
A thesis must present a _______, definitive argument that you will prove.
plural
A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; a plural pronoun must replace a _____ noun.
25 questions / Writing Basics Strategies Components of an intro and conclusion paragraphs Components of a paragraph Rubric
Another way of saying writing response
What is an essay?
They are used to demonstrate sentence variety, specifically complex sentences.
What are the sentence starters called AWBS words?
No
When writing an essay in FSA-style, is it acceptable to use a thesis sentence or a topic sentence as your first sentence of your first paragraph?
Hook
Transition to the
Summary of the topic (or claims)
Thesis sentence
What is the helpful acronym to remember what to include in an intro paragraph?
3
How many domains or categories are in the FSA Writing Rubric?
4- 5 paragraphs
How many paragraphs are you expected to write for a complete essay or response?
after the dependent clause and before the independent clause in a sentence
Where does the comma go in a complex sentence?
Hook
What do you call the first few sentences of your essay?
The last sentence of the intro paragraph
Where does the thesis sentence belong?
10 points
What is the highest score that you earn on Bruner Writes and FSA Writes?
Source, text, resource, article
What will you read and or analyze to answer in a written response? (4 possible answers)
Coordinating conjunctions
What kind of conjunctions are fanboys?
Grabber, attention- grabber, lead
What is at least one other name for a hook?
Hook and thesis sentences
What are 2 parts of the intro paragraph that can't be a question?
Employees are trained by state trainers and grade student writings.
Who grades the FSA Writes essays?
120 minutes
How many minutes will you have to write?
Review and add any notes or ideas to your boxes.
As soon as the materials are passed out and as soon as it is time to begin, what is your first step before you read the prompt or look at the sources/ texts?
A question of any type, a topic sentence, or thesis sentence
What are 3 absolute taboo (bad) ways to write the very beginning of your essay or writing?
5-8 sentences
How many sentences should be written in any paragraph for an essay?
students, state graders, and teachers
Who are the 3 groups of individuals who use the same FSA Writing Rubric?
Bruner Writes
What is the name of the school-wide test that is similar to FSA Writes?
Elaboration
These are examples of ___________:
1) Good vocabulary; 2) textual specific examples; 3) quotes; 4) connections to the text (connection to another text, character, movie, story, idea, self)
A release should be interesting and create an ending to the hook.
Conclusion paragraph- In addition to restating the claims and thesis sentence (but not in the same words), what else should you include to earn elaboration points?
A. These words are vague and imprecise. The rubric states that a higher score is earned when using specific and precise words and ideas.
B. Evidence and Elaboration
A. What is the reason you should avoid using these words: got, get, getting, people, someone, you, overuse of they, things, stuff, and others?
B. What category or domain requires to not use these words?
A. Purpose, Focus, and Organization
B. transitional words or phrases
A. Which category has the highest score of a 4 and requires an essay to be in logical order/ progression?
B. What type of words should be used to create logical order in an essay?
25 questions / The Process Introductions Conclusions Body Paragraphs Formatting
What is Prewriting?
The most important part of the writing process.
What is the thesis?
One sentence stating what the paper is about.
What is restating the thesis?
The most basic strategy used in conclusions.
What is specific enough to require citation?
The type of evidence required in body paragraphs.
What is MLA?
The style manual used in English classrooms.
What is Publishing?
The last part of the writing process.
What is a hook?
A strategy to gain the reader's attention.
What is a call to action?
A strategy used in persuasive conclusions that asks the reader to do something.
What is commentary?
The explanation of evidence.
What is Microsoft Word?
The desktop publishing software used in this class.
What is cyclical or recursive?
Many students mistakenly think of the writing process as linear. In fact, the writing process is this.
What is title and author of the work being discussed?
Required in introductions for papers written about works of fiction in addition to thesis.
What is anecdote?
A strategy used in the conclusion that tells a story.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence supporting the thesis.
What is Google docs?
The commonly used desktop publishing program that doesn't exactly match the style requirements for this class.
What is ARMS?
The acronym for revision strategies.
What is context?
The part of the rhetorical situation included in introductions of essays written about nonfiction.
What is the strategy used in the introduction?
Authors often circle back to this strategy in the conclusion.
What are transitions?
Words showing the function of a body paragraph.
What is double spacing?
The spacing used in essays for this class.
What are Editing and Revising?
Students often mistakenly believe these two stages in the writing process are synonymous.
What is ethos?
The rhetorical appeal to credibility authors often employ in introductions.
What is connecting to another idea or text?
The strategy that broadens the essay beyond the boundaries of the essay.
What is the rhetorical situation?
This determines what evidence is used in an essay.
What is Times New Roman 12 pt. font?
The font and size used in this class.
25 questions / complete sentence? Where does the period go? Capitalization Find the Subject Find the Verb
Yes
Where is flag street?
after the word money
I saved money I spent it on X-Box.
yes
jane
you
Did you drop your ice-cream?
dozed
Orondae dozed in class yesterday.
No
At home.
after the word lake
I do not like the lake I go with my friends.
yes
friday
We
We will get more sprinkles at the store.
went fishing
Alejandro went fishing with his father.
yes
Did you drop?
after the word food
Pizza is my favorite food we eat it every Friday.
no
yesterday
franchise
That franchise has expanded in the last decade.
celebrated
Avah celebrated her birthday at the Hersey Park.
yes
Jumping in the pool is fun!
after the word dentist
Sam went to the dentist she had a cleaning.
yes
pizza palace
McDonald's
How many times have you gone to McDonald's?
watched
Ried watched his brother's lacrosse game.
no
Jake's plate on his lap.
After the word school
Friday is the last day of summer school Orondae can't wait to sleep in.
yes
york road
you
It is a shame that you did not invite Ericka to the party.
was baking
Yesterday, Lee was baking chocolate chip cookies with his mother.
25 questions / Thesis statements Rubric Proficiency--Style and Support Supporting points Rubric Proficiency--Structure and Focus Conventions
25 questions / Planning FCAT writes Writing Traits Introduction Enter Category
25 questions / Capitalization Subject/Verb Spelling Punctuation Make Sense
25 questions / Narrative Persuasive Descriptive Informative What genre is it?
25 questions / Run-ons & Comma Splices Fragments Subjects & Verbs Commas The Essay
25 questions / Anything Goes Transitions Elaboration Conventions Organization
What are elements/parts of an introduction?
This is where I can find the thesis statement, writing situation, hook, claim, and reasons.
What are transitions to begin the first body paragraph?
In what part of the essay are these transitions used? (Be specific).
Initially, Primarily, Most Significantly, First and foremost
What is a metaphor?
All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances.
What elaborative technique is used?
What is a comma?
I am needed in the sentence below.
Smart talented students were recruited to join the new club.
What are go to the next line and indent?
This is how the reader can tell where your new paragraph begins.
What is one?
This is the number of main points from the thesis statement developed in each individual body paragraph.
What are transitions for the conclusion paragraph?
In what part of the essay are these transitions used?
All in all, In essence, Thus, On the whole, Overall, By and large, As has been noted, Ultimately
What is a statistic?
A study of heart failure patients published in June revealed that as hospital stays shortened between 1993 and 2006, the readmission rate jumped by 3 percentage points.
What elaborative technique is this?
What is a colon?
I am needed in the sentence below.
I want an assistant who can do the following (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.
What is a topic sentence?
States the main idea of the paragraph and identifies the point the writer is trying to develop
What is a claim?
In an argumentative essay, this is the point which the writer states and backs up with reasoning to support his ideas.
What are transitions for the second or third body paragraph?
What is the purpose of these transitions?
Furthermore, Moreover, Along with, Coupled with, Similarly, Likewise
What is a quote?
The veterinarian from the animal shelter, Dr. Stein, agreed when she said, “Spaying and neutering dogs and cats is the single best gift a pet owner can give.”
What elaborative technique is used?
What is "write better?"
Parallel Structure issue
I am needed to fix the structural error in this sentence.
Literature classes teach students to analyze texts, think critically, and have better writing.
What is a rebuttal?
An attempt to contradict or disprove an argument by presenting evidence to weaken the opposition and give more credibility to your claim.
What are focus/purpose/organization and evidence/elaboration?
These two domains will allow students to earn up to 4 points according to the FSA writing rubric.
What are transitions to introduce the opposing viewpoint?
For what purpose are these transitions used?
Conversely, nevertheless, notwithstanding, in spite of, nonetheless, otherwise
What is an example?
Some siblings pick on one another. For instance, an older brother may hide things that belong to his younger brother just to irritate him.
When my mom and I called the principal about my suspension, he told us that he would send the file to her and me.
Fix the errors in this sentence.
When me and my mom called the principal about my suspension, he told us that he would send the file to her and I.
What is a thesis statement?
This should be clearly stated in the introduction to capture the main point of the essay
What is body paragraph 2?
Although fast food restaurants are often seen as similar, Chick-fil-A is quite different from others considering their food selection, customer service, and overall atmosphere.
In this part of the essay, the writer will develop the idea of customer service.
What is "in other words?"
specifically, expressly, particularly, in other words, namely, to point out
This transition doesn't belong in this category with the others.
What is a definition?
The best part of our school's hot lunch program is the Ala Carte. Ala Carte is the little deli line past the lunch line where you can buy cookies, ice cream, and candy bars.
What is failure to use quotation marks to cite a direct reference from a source.
What error is made in the sentence below.
As quoted in Source 1, a recent poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of children under the age of 18 complained of being tired during the day.
What is the conclusion?
In this part of the essay, the key points which the writer developed are reiterated.
25 questions / Descriptions Examples Outlines Techniques Parts of Speech
What is narrative writing?
In this type of writing you are telling a story. It is characterized by a main character in a setting who engages with a problem or event in a significant way.
What is persuasive writing?
Chippers are the crispiest, crunchiest, and most delicious brand of chips you will ever taste. Buy a bag today.
What is narrative writing?
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as". For example: "He crouched behind the shrub and tensed his muscles like a cat ready to pounce on unsuspecting prey."
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing. Eg. chair
What is expository writing?
This is a type of writing used to describe, explain, define, inform, or clarify. It literally means "to expose."
What is expository/informative writing?
Think of these four things: knives, beads, cows, and whales' teeth. What do they have in common? The answer is that people have used them as money in trades. Through history, different cultures have used some surprising forms of currency.
What is persuasive writing?
Opinion: _______________________________
Reason #1: ________________________________________
Example: ________________________________________
Reason #2: ________________________________________
Example: ________________________________________
Reason #3: ________________________________________
Example: ________________________________________
Reason #4: ________________________________________
Example: ________________________________________
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that is used to create links or draw comparisons to imply one thing is similar to another. For example: She has a heart of gold.
What is a verb?
An action word. Eg. folded
What is descriptive writing?
The primary purpose of this type of writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. This type of writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.
What is narrative writing?
Learning something new can be a scary experience. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was learn how to swim. I was always afraid of the water, but I decided that swimming was an important skill that I should learn. I also thought it would be good exercise and help me to become physically stronger. What I didn't realize was that learning to swim would also make me a more confident person.
New situations always make me a bit nervous, and my first swimming lesson was no exception. After I changed into my bathing suit in the locker room, I stood timidly by the side of the pool waiting for the teacher and other students to show up. After a couple of minutes the teacher came over. She smiled and introduced herself, and two more students joined us. Although they were both older than me, they didn't seem to be embarrassed about not knowing how to swim. I began to feel more at ease.
What is descriptive writing?
What is an onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "buzz", "hiss", "kerplunk", etc.
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun. Eg. Small child
What is persuasive writing?
This type of writing intends to convince readers to believe in an idea or opinion. It is a form of non-fiction writing the writer uses to develop logical arguments, making use of carefully chosen words and phrases.
What is descriptive writing?
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ring'd with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
Alfred Tennyson's "The Eagle"
What is expository/informative writing?
What is an alliteration?
A literary device where two or more words in a phrase or line of poetry share the same beginning consonant sound. For example, "Bed, Bath, and Beyond", "cool cucumber"
What is an adverb?
What is an informative essay?
This type of writing educates your reader on a topic. They can have one of several functions: to define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or provide a how-to. They do not, however, present an opinion or try to persuade your reader.
What is expository/informative writing?
Advances in science and technology have made the use of "green" energy possible. In places where climate conditions permit, people are able to use solar energy or wind energy for power. Solar energy is the use of sunlight for energy and power. Humans are able to harness the energy of the sun by installing solar panels on their homes or businesses. Humans have also found ways to harness the power of the wind by using wind turbines to capture wind energy. Both of these forms of "green" energy are being used more and more.
What is a persuasive letter?
What is a personification?
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman. For example; "The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way."
What is a preposition?
These words draw a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. ... Examples include about, after, at, before, behind, by, during, for, from, in, of, over, past, to, under, up, and with.
25 questions / Homophones & Modals Modal Voices Prepositions Grammar
Homophones
Words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings
They are
They're is a contraction for these two words
"Romeo and Juliet" was written by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare wrote "Romeo and Juliet".
in
I am involved __________ different extra activities at work.
Is
Multitasking ________________ considered a time-waster.
Could / Would
Request Polite
May
Oranges are grown in California.
They grow oranges in California.
in charge of
She is __________ the Logistics Department.
Can
Request Informal
There
Used to start a sentence
A mural was created on the wall.
He created a mural on the wall.
on
I won’t deal __________ many issues at the same time.
Possession
Your is used to show this
There
Used to show location
Steve Jobs invented the smart phone.
The smart phone was invented by Steve Jobs.
On
The cat is laying _______ my bed
You are
You're is short for this
Must
Obligation (Full)
Peter took a photo of Big Ben when he was in London.
A photo of Big Ben was taken by Peter when he was in London.
At
Omg look ____________ that!
Active Voice
In this sentence the subject does the action to an object.
25 questions / Am, Is, Are Complete Senteces Past-Present-Future Trivia Broad-Narrow
Are
_____ they finished building the house?
No
beyond any shadow of a doubt
Future
Y
What key is to the right of T on a standard keyboard?
5, 1, 3, 2, 4
1. Bones of the Face
2. Molars
3. Teeth
4. 12 - Year Molars
5. Bones
Why ____ he turning out the lights?
No
Michelle and a bunch of girls with colored hair and strange hats on their heads
Present
Six geese fly over the field.
Gasoline
What is lighter, gasoline or water?
3, 1, 5, 2, 4
1. Working people
2. Mail carriers in Alabama
3. People
4. Mail carriers in Montgomery, Alabama
5. Mail carriers
is
My sister ___ reading an interesting book.
Yes
I quit
Future
I will speak very fast.
Honolulu
What is the capital of Hawaii?
2, 4, 1, 3
1. Little league baseball players
2. Athletes
3. Members of a little league baseball team in Reno
4. Baseball players
Are
____ you finished painting your bike?
Yes
The party is over
Past
I sat next to her brother.
Frogs
Ranidaphobia is a fear of what?
2, 3, 1, 4, 5
1. Things made of glass
2. Objects
3.transparent objects
4. Windows
5. Stained glass windows
is, is
Because it ___ the right time, she ___ selling her bike.
Yes
Alfred filled my car with gasoline
Past
Fixing bread took about half an hour.
Bats
What type of animal are flying foxes?
4, 2, 5, 3, 1
1. Books on health
2. Published documents
3. Nonfiction books
4. Documents
5. Books
25 questions / Parts of Speech Expanding Sentences Correct This Sentence Complete, Incomplete, Run-On Parts of a Paragraph
Noun
Let’s eat ICE CREAM.
The bird flew.
We know it is distracting, we know it increases the likelihood of a crash.
Correct the following sentence: We know it is distracting we know it increases the likelihood of a crash.
Complete
Identify the sentence as complete, incomplete, or run-on. This is the best writing class.
It allows them to drill into wood. // They can remove bark and find hiding insects.
Woodpeckers have sharp beaks. It allows them to drill into wood. They can remove bark and find hiding insects. The woodpeckers beaks are important. Identify a detail.
Verb
The deer slowly WALKED across the field.
The fish swam.
People who are on THEIR phones while driving can get into a car crash.
People who are on there phones while driving can get into a car crash.
Run-on
Identify the sentence as complete, incomplete, or run on: Candy is yummy candy is sweet.
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth.
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth. They are larger than any dinosaur that ever lived. The largest blue whales can grow as long as 100 feet. That is longer than three school buses put together! Identify the topic sentence.
The crowd cheered.
Cell phones are distracting and can lead to a car crash.
Cell phones are distracting can lead also to a car crash.
Incomplete
Identify the sentence as complete, incomplete, or run on: My classmates.
Have you ever seen a dolphin?
Dolphins are marine mammals that live all over the world. They live in oceans as well as some rivers. They often swim together. Have you ever seen a dolphin? Identify the concluding sentence.
Pronoun
WE had fun in class.
The horse jumped.
There are lots of accidents that have occurred while using one's device.
I love ice cream. My favorite flavor is strawberry.
Correct the run-on sentence: I love ice cream my favorite flavor is strawberry.
Porcupines scare off others by sound and noise.
Porcupines are covered in quills – about 30,000 on average. The quills cover most of their bodies except for their face and stomach. When a porcupine feels threatened, it rustles its quills. It makes a rattling sound, which warns others to back off. When a porcupine raises its quills, it also produces an odor. Porcupines scare off others by sound and noise. Identify the concluding sentence.
Adverb
The animals ran QUICKLY.
I am.
When people have cell phones, they should not use them while driving.
Also that when people have cell phones they should not use them while driving.
Run-on
Run-on or incomplete sentence: She wore a Halloween costume all of her friends liked it.
Butterflies are some of the most interesting insects on earth.
Butterflies are some of the most interesting insects on earth. There are more than 17,000 different kinds of butterflies! They come in all shapes and sizes. They go through four stages of life. Many people know it as caterpillars turning into butterflies. Butterflies can live for a couple of weeks to a few months. Identify the topic sentence.
25 questions / Argumentation Narrative Poetry Informative Random
Points for convincing argument.
X2 points if you change someone's mind.
Should we remove the second amendment? Argue the opposite of your opinion.
Points for good prose
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write about a dog who is looking for a friend.
Points for good poem
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write a poem about something you love.
Points for good informative
X2 points if the reader learns something new
What is a panda?
Catch: no research, lying is acceptable
Let fate be the judge.
Write about string cheese!
Points for convincing argument.
X2 points if you change someone's mind.
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Points for good prose
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write about Alexander Hamilton because you can.
Points for good poem
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write a poem about something you hate with a sardonically positive tone.
Points for good informative
X2 points if the reader learns something new
Who is Ben Franklin?
Catch: no research, lying is acceptable
Let fate be the judge.
Write about happiness and the universe!
Points for convincing argument.
X2 points if you change someone's mind.
Is this club terrible? Argue the opposite of your opinion.
Points for good prose
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write about a lamp who couldn't be a volcano.
Points for good poem
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write a poem about the end of the world with a twist.
Points for good informative
X2 points if the reader learns something new
Why does water matter in the world?
Let fate be the judge.
Write about murder!
Points for convincing argument.
X2 points if you change someone's mind.
Is murder acceptable? Argue the opposite of your opinion.
Points for good prose
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write about a small dog living on a deserted island who decides it is his life goal to artificially and naturally evolve a group of finches by imposing natural challenges on them.
Points for good poem
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write a poem about an eraser who is trying so hard.
Points for good informative
X2 points if the reader learns something new
Why is it that different birds sing differently?
Catch: no research, lying is acceptable
Let fate be the judge.
Write something non–generic that will boost other people's confidence! I'm talking faith in humanity, here, people. Like hope and stuff. Self–esteem. I have no clue what I am expecting, so . . .
Points for convincing argument.
X2 points if you change someone's mind.
Are sharks real? Argue the opposite of your opinion.
Points for good prose
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write about a death threat received by a Jewish girl's father in WWII Germany, which her nervous scientist father takes as significant grounds for leaving the country, and her proud journalist mother doesn't.
Points for good poem
X2 points for emotional response from readers
Write a poem detailing the events of a Middle Eastern trader on a journey to spread Islam through Africa by attaching recorded messages from the future to all his sold products to astonish Africans.
Points for good informative
X2 points if the reader learns something new
Compare the development of a bats brain to a female humans brain from the embryonic stage through adulthood, with descriptions of how behavioral tendencies change during different stages.
Catch: no research, lying is acceptable
Let fate be the judge.
Write.
25 questions / Vocabulary Vocabulary Continued Ending Punctuation Do I capitalize? Where's my comma?
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OW, I BURNED MY HAND
Yes
Bonus: Correct the following proper nouns:
taye, jh, new directions, february, jaeden, landon, taina, ms. texas
Do you capitalize proper nouns:
Jaeden went to the store for bread, butter, eggs, milk and cookies.
Rewrite the sentence with commas:
Jaeden went to the store for bread butter eggs milk and cookies.
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Where are you going
Yes:
Killeen, Texas
Capitalize the following words:
killeen, texas
Ms. Texas has family members who live in Killeen, Texas (which is about 60 miles from Austin and Waco).
Ms. Texas has family members who live in Killeen Texas.
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I went to the store to buy milk, cookies, and eggs
Yes:
Bonus: Who are these guys?
Do you capitalize the following words:
robert (bob) shafran, edward (eddy) galland, and david kellman
Today is Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Today is thursday febrary 7 2019.
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Who are you
No
bonus: list three common nouns (use proper grammar)
Would you capitalize common nouns?
J.H. Noble wrote an excellent paper!
jh noble wrote an excellent paper!
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Wait for me
Yes
Bonus: List two cities and states (proper grammar)
Do you capitalize proper nouns?
This is my best friend, Landon.
This is my best friend landon.