Parts of Speech
What is an adjective? Name 2.
Adjective: modifies or describes a noun.
Beautiful, humongous, little, green, smooth, bumpy, sweet...
Independent or Dependent Clause?
after she walked the dog.
Dependent
What is the climax?
Climax: exciting part where the problem and action come together.
What is one of the rules for writing dialogue?
Use quotation marks before and after the speaker’s exact words.
Use a comma to separate the speaker from the quote.
Put periods, question marks, and exclamation points inside the quotation marks.
Start a new paragraph when switching speakers.
Emily jumped out of the swing, landed, then limped away. What probably caused Emily to limp?
Emily injured her foot.
What is an adverb? Name 2.
Adverb: modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or adverb
Gracefully, quickly, slowly, swiftly...
Independent or Dependent Clause?
I ran home from school.
Independent.
What do we call the event that sets the plot in motion? It propels the main character into action.
The Initial Incident
Correct the missing punctuation...
I’ll go outside said the excited child.
“I’ll go outside!” said the excited child.
As Nina walked along the trail, she thought she saw a snake peak out from under an old, moldy log. Where is Nina?
In the woods.
Name 3 Pronouns
Pronoun: a word used in the place of a noun.
He, him, his, she, her, hers, their, theirs, we, me, our, ours...
What is 1 way to fix a run-on sentence?
1. Create 2 sentences.
2. Create a compound sentence by using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
3. Use a semicolon.
4. Use a subordinating conjunction.
Describe the climax of a movie or book that you know.
Climax: exciting part where the problem and action come together.
When is a time when you should NOT use dialogue?
How Should Dialogue be Used?
Never say the obvious.
Skip the meet and greet.
When characters speak something should be happening and the plot should be progressing.
Use dialogue to reveal a character’s personality.
Sammy grabbed his sandals, pail, and a shovel, then ran to the car. Where is Sammy going?
To the beach!
Give an example of an interjection.
Interjection: a word or phrase used to express emotion.
Oh my! Oops! Wow!
Fix this run-on sentence...
My computer is broken we are taking it to the store.
1. Create 2 sentences.
2. Create a compound sentence by using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
3. Use a semicolon.
4. Use a subordinating conjunction.
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?
Rising Action: main events in the story. The problem/conflict arises. Helps to move the plot along.
Name 3 synonyms for said...
Commented, admitted, complained, exclaimed, protested, argued, whined, cried...
As Olivia began to climb the tree, she saw a web and went back down. Why did she climb down the tree?
Olivia is probably afraid of spiders.
What is a conjunction? Where do you NEVER use one?
Conjunction: joins words, phrases, or clauses
Can never be used at the beginning of a sentence.
Because, and, or, but, while...
Fix this run-on sentence without making it into 2 sentences...
My sister will drive the car she has her license.
1. Create a compound sentence by using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
2. Use a semicolon.
3. Use a subordinating conjunction.
What is the beginning and ending of a plot called?
Exposition: beginning of the story. Introduces the characters and setting. Gives all background information.
Resolution: end of the story. All loose ends are tied up for the reader. Unanswered questions are answered.
Rewrite the telling sentence into dialogue.
I told her that I needed to buy some flowers.
I said to her, “I need to buy some flowers.”
Tyler looked at the clock, scratched his head, looked away, and then looked back at the clock again. What is Tyler probably feeling?
Confused and/or bored.