Riddles
In the dark, I may appear with a ghostly sun-like glow. I am a source of light on your path as you go. What am I?
Jack-O-Lantern
Mrs. Garcia told us that our essay was due tomorrow.
How can we revise this sentence to make it correct? Rewrite the sentence.
HINT: There is one thing you need to change int he sentence. Use A.R.M.S to revise!
Mrs. Garcia told us that our essay is due tomorrow.
Change was to is
What is the central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature or poetry that relates to everyday life or human experiences?
Theme
This is the first sentence in your essay and it is used to grab the readers attention. What is it?
Hook
How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?
4 Paragraphs
I'm a mystical creature who rides along. My headless antics send chills far and wide. Who am I?
The Headless Horseman
In the following sentence, which form of there/their/they're should be used?
Joe and Janice went to _________ friends house over the weekend.
their
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
Mood = Emotional Response for the Reader
What is a thesis? How many sentences is it?
A sentence that tells the reader exactly what your essay is about. It is 1 sentence.
Be specific.
Introduction/First Paragraph
Last sentence in the introduction
1 sentence
I'm a supernatural being of the night, I am known to transform under a full moon's light.
Werewolf
The benchmark will have an extended constructed response short constructed responses and mulitple choice questions.
Identify the errors in the sentence.
Hint: There are 3 errors. Use C.U.P.S. to edit.
The benchmark will have an extended constructed response, short constructed responses, and multiple choice questions.
Add 2 commas
Correct spelling for multiple
The method used by a writer to make a character in a story seem like a real person. Common ways for writers to illustrate characters is through their speech, dress, actions, and mannerisms.
Characterization
What is a bridge?
It's a transition between your hook and thesis.
What strategy should you use in your body paragraphs?
Hint: We use this strategy for Short Constructed Responses too.
A.P.E.
ANSWER
PROOF
EXPLAIN
I come from realms unseen, and I glide through walls with a silent grace. I creep and watch while you sleep. What am I?
A ghost
i'm gonna do well on the essay tommorrow.
Edit the sentence above to make it correct using C.U.P.S.
HINT: There are 3 errors. Use C.U.P.S. to edit!
I'm going to do well on my essay tomorrow.
Capitalize I, change "gonna" to "going to", correct spelling for "tomorrow"
Around how many words or sentences should be essay be?
12-15 sentences
300-500 words
What do you need to do between each paragraph?
Hint: It starts with an I and is related to organization.
Ident
DO NOT FORGET TO DO IT
Hit the spacebar 5 times in between in each paragraph
Solve both of the following riddles. If you figure out both, you can shoot the basketball three times.
Riddle 1: I'm a confection, a sugary delight, in small pieces or bars, I'm a tempting sight. What am I?
Riddle 2: In the darkest corners, I cast a chilling spell. Echoes of whispers in my rooms, I do tell. Cobwebs hang in silent surrender. Visitors beware, you'll feel my presence splendor. What am I?
Riddle 1: A candy
Riddle 2: A Haunted House
What is C.U.P.S. used for? What is A.R.M.S. used for? What does each acronym stand for?
C= Capitalization, U=Usage, P=Punctuation, S=Spelling
CUPS is for editing
A = Add, R=Remove, M=Move, S=Substitute
ARMS is for Revising
What is called when the author begins a text by introducing characters, setting, and information necessary to understand the reading?
Exposition
What are the 3 different types of essays on the ECR?
Name at least 2
-Informational
-Argumentative
-Correspondence
What should you do after writing your essay?
Revise & Edit