NAV
Create a sentence using the NAV word: bamboozle
(for example) The salesman tried to bamboozle the tourist into buying fake historical artifacts
Which helping verb is always used when we make the perfect tense?
a form of have
What is a clause?
a group of words with a subject and object
Where does the topic sentence of a paragraph go?
first!
What is the purpose of the first sentence in the introduction paragraph?
to "hook" the reader's attention
Create a sentence using the NAV word:despondent
(for example) DOn't be despondent; summer vacation is around the corner!
Which helping verb is always used when we make a passive verb?
a form of be
What does an adjective clause do?
Give more information about a noun
What kind of information comes in the supporting sentences?
facts, details, explanation, connections to and of topic sentence
What should the conclusion paragraph of an essay include?
restated thesis, restated main ideas (topic sentences), a final "so what?" or "why" sentence
Create a sentence with the NAV word: heritage
Make this active sentence passive:
The teacher gave the students a test on the last day of class!
The students were given a test on the last day
Or
A test was given on the last day
Which subordinator should be used:
He is the man _____ I told you about.
whom
What is unity?
When all sentences in the paragraph relate to the topic sentence
What is the name of the section of the essay that contains FULL citations?
The Works Cited
Create a sentence with the NAV word: mosaic
(for example) That beautiful mosaic was actually made out of many pieces of recycled plastic bottles collected from the beach
Create a sentence using the past tense AND the past perfect (remember which is further back in time!)
Which subordinator should be used:
Those friends _____car was stolen had to call the police.
whose
What is coherence?
When all sentences come in a logical and connected order
What are some techniques for a hook?
quotation, anecdote, question, facts or statistics
Create a sentence with the NAV word: tranquility
(for example) I wish you peace and tranquility during the weeks of summer.
Rewrite this passive sentence as an active sentence:
Final assignments have been completed and turned in by students.
Students have completed and turned in final assignments.
Create a sentence about summer vacation using a adjective clause to give more information!
(for example) Summer vacation, which starts this Friday, is going to be awesome!
If you use a quote inside your paragraph, what kind of citation should you use?
in-text citation (Last name page number)
What are the two different structures for the body of the comparison and contrast essay called?
block and point-by-point