Structure
25 questions / Structure Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Rubric
Indent
What is the space you leave at the beginning of any paragraph called?
To grab the readers attention
What is the purpose of a grabber?
2
How many body paragraphs should you have in your essay?
YES
Do you always need a concluding paragraph?
Ten
How many points can you get on an essay?
4 or more
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
To tell the reader what you will be teaching them
What is the purpose of an introduction?
2 and 3
What number paragraphs are you body paragraphs?
introduction
end
A conclusion is similar to an ______ except it goes at the ______ of your essay.
8 or higher
What score should be aiming to get?
When you are going to state your new reason
When should you start a new body paragraph?
3-4
How many sentences should your introduction be?
When you are going to start talking about your second reason.
When do you start body paragraph number two?
4
What number paragraph is the conclusion in your essay?
3
How many categories can you be graded in?
Introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, and conclusion
YES
Does every essay need an introduction?
text to self
text to world
text to text
What are the three types of connections you can make when elaborating
3-4
How many sentences should a conclusion be?
Written in another language, leave it blank or copy the sources and don't have anything/almost anything in your own words.
Opinion has your opinion supported by reasons and evidence.
Informative has a controlling idea supported by reasons and evidence.
What is the difference between an opinion essay and an informative essay?
Grabber, controlling idea/opinion, state your two big reasons (body paragraph topics)
What three things must you have in an introduction?
Reason, evidence and elaboration
What should be included in your body paragraphs?
Restate the controlling idea/opinion, retell your body topics and give any final thoughts
What information is included in a conclusion?
PFO- Purpose, focus and organization
EE - Evidence and elaboration
C - Conventions
What are the three categories are on the rubric?
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 that show addition?
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 parallelism or parallel structure?
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 / Structure Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Rubric
Indent
What is the space you leave at the beginning of any paragraph called?
To grab the readers attention
What is the purpose of a hook?
3
How many body paragraphs should you have in your essay?
YES
Do you always need a concluding paragraph?
Planning page
I
R1 a/b
R2 a/b
R3 a/b
C
What important step must you complete before writing your essay?
5 or more
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
To tell the reader what they will be reading about
What is the purpose of an introduction?
2, 3, 4
What number paragraphs are you body paragraphs?
introduction
end
A conclusion is similar to an ______ except it goes at the ______ of your essay.
PROOFREAD MORE THAN ONCE!
What important step should you complete when you are finished writing your essay?
When you are going to state your new reason
When should you start a new body paragraph?
3-4
How many sentences should your introduction be?
When you are going to start talking about your second reason.
When do you start body paragraph number two?
5
What number paragraph is the conclusion in your essay?
3 or more
How many EBT should I include in my essay?
Introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, body paragraph 3, and conclusion
What are the five paragraphs called? (In order)
YES
Does every essay need an introduction?
3 sentences about A, 3 sentences about B, and one of them must include evidence from the text.
3-4
How many sentences should a conclusion be?
Copy the text, write nothing, write in another language
What are the only ways to get a zero?
Opinion has your opinion supported by reasons and evidence.
Informative has a main idea supported by reasons and evidence.
What is the difference between an opinion essay and an informative essay?
Grabber, 3R or 3T, concluding sentence
What three things must you have in an introduction?
Topic sentence (R or T), 3 sentences about detail A, 3 sentences about detail B (one of which must be text evidence), and a concluding sentence.
What should be included in your body paragraphs?
Restate 3R or 3T sentence, thought or feeling, and a concluding sentence.
What information is included in a conclusion?
Yes. Your essay should be reasonably spelled and punctuated correctly with minimal mistakes.
Is spelling and punctuation on the rubric? If so does every word need to be spelled correctly?
25 questions / Descriptive how to articles personal narrative persuasive creative
What are the 5 W's?
Uses what, where, when and why and who.
25 questions / Capitalization Commas What's missing? Sub or Pred Types of Sentences Run-on or Fragment
My favorite day of the week is Friday.
Today is Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Today is Tuesday October 30 2018.
What is the subject?
ran across the field.
Did you study for your test last night?
Did you study for your test last night___
What is a run-on?
My favorite movie is Guardians of the Galaxy it has a lot of action and I love the characters.
I have dance lessons every Wednesday.
My favorite sports are baseball, basketball, and hockey.
My favorite sports are baseball basketball and hockey.
What is predicate?
Jenna and her friend
Ouch!
Ouch__
What is a fragment?
Yelled and screamed when he jumped out from behind the door.
My cat, Smokey, loves to play with his toy.
Johnny my little brother annoys me.
What is predicate?
My neighbor and I
Take out your homework.
Take out your homework___
What is a fragment?
Took it home and hid it.
John, Bill, and I are going to Skylight.
John, bill, and i are going to skylight.
My birthday is on Monday, April 11, 2018.
My birthday is on Monday April 11 2018.
What is subject?
sang in this year's talent show.
The quiz is on Thursday.
The quiz is on Thursday__
What is a run-on?
Soccer is fun to play I like to try to make goals.
There is no school on Monday because it is Labor Day.
The colors in my room are pink, purple, and blue.
The colors in my room are pink purple and blue.
What is predicate?
My cat Fluffy
What are you doing this weekend?
What are you doing this weekend__
What is a run-on?
I have to study for my test tomorrow I got a bad grade on my last test.
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 / 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.
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25 questions / Mystery Questions What do you like? Writing Fun Facts Personal Time
What is your birthday?
What is your favorite sport?
What do you like about writing?
Tell me about a time you were proud of your school work.
Has there been a favorite school story you have that you can share?
If you went to the lake, what are the 3 things you would do?
What is your favorite food?
When it is time to write, do you feel like you don't want to?
What is your favorite subject?
Name your favorite field trip you've taken.
What do you find hard with writing?
Were you born in Traverse City, or did you move here from somewhere else?
Who is your favorite teacher you have ever had? Why?
What is the best and worst thing about being quarrantined?
How would you like to see your writing get better?
What is your favorite color?
Do you like reading books, playing outside, or playing inside best?
If you could choose 3 small prizes to earn for your work, what would they be?
Do you celebrate your birthday? If yes, what do you do?
What do you dislike about writing?
One thing you would like to know about me:
What are you good at with writing?
25 questions / Correcting Sentences Capitalization Punctuation Antonyms Homophones
Mark is going to the store.
Correct this sentence: mark is going to the store
Spongebob Squarepants
What is the correct way to capitalize: spongebob squarepants
March 15, 2020.
Correctly punctuate:
March 15 2020.
Pairs of words that mean the opposite of each other.
What are antonyms?
A word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning and spelling.
What are homophones?
I heard you got a new job.
Correct this sentence: i hear you gotta new job
Batman and Spiderman
Correctly capitalize the following superheros: batman and spiderman
Baltimore, Maryland
Correctly punctuate:
Baltimore Maryland
old
What is the antonym for young?
Ex. My aunt ran away from the ant.
Make a sentence using the homophone pair aunt and ant.
Jermey and his sister have to go to their aunt's house later.
Correct this sentence: jermey and her sister half to go to there aunts house later
Dear Ms. Okeson
Correct the following:
dear ms. okeson
Sincerely, Ms. Okeson
Correctly punctuate:
Sincerely Ms Okeson
smooth
What is the antonym for rough?
Ex. I put nails in the board because I was bored.
Make a sentence using the homophone pair board and bored.
Brooke, Terry, Shaylee, Adrian, Katlyn, and Cheyenne are very happy to be in school today.
Correct this sentence: brooke terry shaylee adrian katlyn and cheyenne are vary happy to be in school today
Third Grade Angels
Correctly capitalize this book:
third grade angels.
Derick asked Mark, "Is it true that they're moving tomorrow?"
Correctly punctuate this:
Derick asked Mark Is it true that theyre moving tomorrow
answer
What is the antonym for question?
Ex. I would get some wood if I wanted to make a fire.
Make a sentence using the homophone pair would and wood.
"Is our dog Max in the backyard?" Tom asked.
Correct this sentence: is are dog max in the backyard tom asked
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Correctly capitalize this movie title:
alvin and the chipmunks
"My mom is going to the store to get milk, eggs, and bread," Bailey told Miranda.
Correctly punctuate:
My mom is going to the store to get milk eggs and bread Bailey told Miranda.
kind/nice
What is the antonym for mean?
Ex. The doe ate all my bread dough.
Make a sentence using the homophone pair doe and dough.
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25 questions / Civilizations Vocabulary Documents & Monuments Writing Tools Who Am I?
Egyptians
This civilization used pictures and symbols in their writing.
Writing
Producing words that can be read and understood by someone else
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Stylus
A small tool used for writing or drawing.
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This style of writing uses characters, not an alphabet.
Document
A piece of written material that provides information.
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Cuneiform
This style of writing is written in wet clay tablets.
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Phoenicians
This civilization of great traders created an alphabet that was the start of modern writing.
Scribe
A person who writes information down
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Egypt
This civilization painted hieroglyphics on pyramid walls.
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Egyptians and Greeks
The languages of these two civilizations were carved into the Rosetta Stone.
Alphabet
Letters of a language that are arranged to make words.
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Ancient China
This civilization used turtle shells and ox bones instead of paper.
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Greeks
This civilization created the first true alphabet because it added vowels.
Prehistory
The time before writing was invented
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Freebie
Freebie
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25 questions / Grammar Vocabulary Literature Classics Critical Thinking
wrong word- but
The toys were all over the floor, but it was a mess.
B- a large amount
substantially means
a. very important
b. a large amount
c. an overdose
d. more than significant
what the author thinks
what is the author's "point of view"
Charles Dickens
12
How many months have 28 days?
surprised
The people were suprised to find their belongings in the trash.
guess, predict
To hypothesis means to
True
Dr. Suess
His real name is Theodore, and he wrote books that rhyme
9
If two is a couple, and 3 is a crowd- what are 4 and 5?
redundant
The excitement soon wore off quickly, as the weather became warm.
to not like it
To be dispassionate about something means
Comparing two things
What is a metaphor?
Daddy Warbucks
In the musical Annie, what is the name of the man who adopted her?
11
How many letters are in the alphabet?
We knew that the brothers were both capable of becoming a doctor.
B- juxtaposition
which word means to place side by side
a. circumspect
b. juxtaposition
c. analogy
d. siamese
foreshadow
When an author gives clues that something is going to occur later or gives signs of what's coming
Shakespeare
Author of Homer and The Iliad
They are still living
Why can't a person living in New York be buried in New Jersey?
they produced
The customers were not satisfied with the new cameras and the images it produced.
define the word ambivalent
Brave Girl Rising
what is the name of the documentary we watched, and one of the themes was "Love is a myth"
D- London and Paris
Which two cities were in conflict in A Tale of Two Cities?
a. London and Russia
b. France and Rome
c. London and Asia
d. London and Paris
0 because the barn is already built
If it takes 6 people to build a barn in 12 hours, how many hours would it take 9 people to build the same barn?
25 questions / Planning Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion General
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Often another sentence or two are needed to connect the gap between your background information that you used to introduce your topic.
A "citation" is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source. It also gives your readers the information necessary to find that source again, including:
information about the authorthe title of the work
This is an example of a strong thesis statement. It provides the topic (dog), the claim (are fantastic pets) and three reasons ( because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family).
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis statement? Explain why. Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
The structure of an argumentative essay is held together by the following...
Hook = "Why do athletes train so hard?" Bridge = "Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day." Thesis = "To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
Label the hook, bridge, and thesis statement in the following introduction. "Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James and Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet and prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan, and train hard."
According to _________ , "I was young and ignorant, and I envied my brother."
________ states, "I was young and ignorant, and I envied my brother."
Answers will vary.
Source #1: Mark Twain
Quotation: "I was young and ignorant, and I envied my brother."
When you restate your reasons, you should make make sure that they are in__________.