The Reading Process
The Writing Process
Approaching Unknown Words
Run-on Sentences
Fragment, R-O or Correct?
100
Thinking, sorting information and reviewing after reading is an example of this. (Hint: review p. 3)
What is ACTIVE READING (Discussion-why is reading called a process?)
100
This is the first step of the writing process. (Hint: review p. 51, figure 2-2)
What is GENERATE IDEAS (p. 51) (Discussion-what are some techniques to generate ideas in the pre-writing process?)
100
This is the LAST step you should do if you can't figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. (Hint: review p.74)
What is LOOK UP THE WORD IN A DICTIONARY? (p.74) (Discussion: what are the first and next steps to dealing with unfamiliar words? {pronounce, 5 context clues, word parts})
100
This is the primary purpose for punctuation. (Hint: review p. 394)
What is TO SEPARATE? (p. 394) (Discussion-would you be confused without punctuation being used in writing?)
100
The advice the counselor gave her.
What is A FRAGMENT? Discussion-what are possible corrections?
200
The first step in previewing before reading. (Hint: review p. 5, Need to Know box)
What is READ the TITLE and SUBTITLE (p.5) (Discussion-what does the title and subtitle tell us about a reading?)
200
The name of the pre-writing technique in which you write non-stop for a period of time. (Hint: review p. 53)
What is FREEWRITING? (p. 53) (Discussion-why is pre-writing important? Why is writing called a process? What are the steps of the writing process?)
200
This type of context clue uses words and phrases such as means/is/refers to. (Hint: review p. 78, table 3-1)
What is A DEFINITION CLUE? (p. 78) (Discussion: What are the other 4 context clues?)
200
This is the only piece of punctuation you can't use between sentences by itself. (Hint: review 395 and 5 pattern handout)
What is A COMMA? (Discussion-what type of error is formed when you join sentences with commas?)
200
I am majoring in nursing, I enjoy working with people.
What is a COMMA SPLICE (run-on)? Discussion-What are possible corrections?
300
This active reading method allows you to mark important facts and ideas so that you can effectively study. (Hint: review p. 14)
What is HIGHLIGHTING? (p. 14) (Discussion-what should you highlight: when to highlight full sentences versus words)
300
In the writing process, and idea map is used primarily for this purpose. (Hint: review p. 57)
What is SHOWING HOW IDEAS ARE CONNECTED AND WHICH IDEAS ARE NOT RELEVANT TO YOUR TOPIC? (P. 57) Discussion-how do idea maps help you read and help you as a writer?
300
The prefix in the word 'disobedient' means this. (Hint: review p. 86, table 3-2)
What is NOT? (p. 86, bottom -prefix meanings) (Discussion-what are other prefix meanings?)
300
A comma can be used to separate two complete thoughts within a sentence only if it is used with this type of word (Hint: review p. 395, top)
What is a coordinating conjunction or joining word. (p. 395 and 5 pattern handout). (Discussion- what are the 7 joining words and how can you easily remember them?)
300
Sunshine is enjoyable it puts people in a good mood.
What is A FUSED SENTENCE, type of run-on. Discussion-what are possible corrections?
400
Not understanding why a reading was assigned or how ideas are connected is an example of this. (Hint: review p.17)
What are NEGATIVE COMPREHENSION SIGNALS? (p.17) (Discussion-how can you overcome negative comprehension signals?)
400
This is the definition of a paragraph. (Hint: review p. 59)
What is A GROUP OF SENTENCES THAT EXPRESS ONE MAIN IDEA? (p. 59) (Discussion: parts of a topic sentence-limited subject and controlling idea.)
400
The core meaning of a word allows you to 'unlock' the meanings of many words. This core meaning is also know as this. (Hint: review p. 89)
What is ROOT? (p. 89) (Discussion-what are root meanings?)
400
The sentence, "We tried a new restaurant, the food was delicious," is an example of this type of error. (Hint: review chapter 12 and 5 pattern handout.)
What is A COMMA SPLICE? (Discussion-how is a comma splice different from a fused sentence? How many ways do you know to correct a run-on?)
400
Bob, whom I knew in college, now works with me.
What is CORRECT!
500
This visual picture of the organization and content of an essay is called this. (Hint: review p. 21)
What is an IDEA MAP? (p. 21-23 to see types of idea maps) (Discussion-how does an idea map help to organize info in a reading? Think about main pts/specifics)
500
This is the final step in the writing process. (Hint: review p. 66)
What is PROOFREADING? (p. 66) (Discussion: For what purpose does a writer proofread? editing//proofread)
500
The suffix in the word 'employee' means this. (Hint: review p. 92 table 3-4).
What is ONE WHO (p. 92, middle of box) (Discussion-what are other suffix meanings?)
500
You can form this type of sentence when you correct the following comma splice using subordination: I missed the bus, I was late for class. (Hint: see p. 401 and patterns 4 & 5 on your 5 pattern handout to see the sentence's name).
What is A COMPLEX SENTENCE? Corrected sentence: Because I missed the bus, I was late for class (what pattern is this?) I was late for class because I missed the bus. (What pattern is this and why is the comma not used?)
500
The problems with my car.
What is A FRAGMENT? (Discussion-possible corrections?)
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