Grammar
When beginning each paragraph in an essay, what must be done first?
INDENT!
What can you use as a 'hook' in your introductory paragraph?
I can ask a question, use a quote, use a shocking statistic, imagery, use a exclamation, or use a shocking statement!
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
THREE, ONE FOR EACH KEY POINT!
What word(s) are used to begin the conclusion paragraph?
IN CONCLUSION, TO CONCLUDE, ALL IN ALL, FINALLY, ETC.
Is, are, was, have been, were, and be are examples of what kind of verbs?
DEAD VERBS!
Is this sentence written correctly? On our way to the beach the tire blew out.
NO! The comma is missing after the introductory phrase.
What type of hook are these sentences? As I lay on the blanket in the meadow, a soft breeze blew the dandelions. Feeling the sunshine on my face, I thought once again about the upcoming dance.
ANECDOTE/ IMAGERY
What word(s) do you start each body paragraph with?
A TRANSITION WORD LIKE: Additionally, Furthermore, To continue, etc.
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
REWORD/RESTATE
What type of words should never be used when writing an informative or argumentative essay.
First person: I, my, we, etc.,
and
Second person: you, your, etc.
Is this sentence written correctly? When reading a book, i like to sit on the porch in the sun.
NO! ALWAYS capitalize the word 'I', EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SENTENCE!
What type of hook is this sentence? Have you ever stepped into a dark, wet cave to see if there were any bats in it?
QUESTION!
How many sentences are in each body paragraph?
5 (at least)! Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, and a wrap-up sentence.
What should you remind the reader of in the conclusion paragraph?
THE THREE KEY POINTS/CLAIMS
Fill in the blanks. Using ________ verbs and _____________ adjectives in my essay, I will help me earn a 4, 5, or 6 on the FSA Writing Assessment!
VIVID DESCRIPTIVE
What is missing from the following sentences? Last night I watched the Pro Bowl game on ESPN Are you going to a Super Bowl party to watch the big game
A PERIOD at the end of the first sentence! A QUESTION MARK at the end of the second sentence!
What is included in the Thesis Statement?
CLAIM AND 3 KEY POINTS!
Name all that comes after the topic sentence/thesis in each body paragraph?
Evidence, explanation, and wrap up sentence (clincher)
DAILY DOUBLE
What should the last sentence in your essay accomplish for the reader?
Correct these sentences by combining them and using correct punctuation. Last night I eight dinner and did my Homework. Then I went to bed!
Before I went to bed last night, I ate dinner and did my homework!
What's incorrect in the following sentence? Can you Believe I'm going to the Nicki Minaj concert.
DO NOT CAPITALIZE COMMON WORDS IN THE MIDDLE OF SENTENCES! 'believe' and you must end questions with a question mark.
Is this a good Thesis Statement? His plans for spring break included going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: For example "HIS" is too vague
In the story, the main character's plans for spring break included going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
What does the CLINCHER SENTENCE do at the end of each body paragraph?
BRINGS THE PARAGRAPH TO A CLOSE.
True or False: The conclusion paragraph mimics the introduction paragraph.
TRUE!
Correct this run on sentence. In the morning I'm going to go for a morning run and eat breakfast before school later I will go to my aunt's and visit her house.
In the morning, I'm going for a run and eat breakfast before school. Later, I will go to my aunt's house for a visit.