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 paragraph number is the conclusion paragraph?
It is the 5th paragraph
Is, are, was, have been, were, and be are examples of what kind of verbs?
Linking verbs
Is this sentence written correctly? on our way to the beach, the tire blew out.
NO! The first word in a sentence should be capitalized!
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.
IMAGERY
What do you start each body paragraph with?
A transition word or phrase.
Fill in the blank. In the conclusion paragraph, I _________ my thesis statement.
REWORD! Restate
Choose the descriptive sentence. The boy is sad. The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
The sad boy lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
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?
A minimum of 5 sentences
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To sum up the 3 main points of the essay.
Fill in the blank Your ________ _________ will give the reader an understand of your POV.
Word choice
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?
TOPIC AND 3 KEY POINTS, that will be covered in the supporting body paragraphs
What name the 5 sentences of a body paragraph?
1 Transition sentence. 2 sentences that provide evidence, 2 sentences that explain evidence.
Do you need evidence in the conclusion paragraph?
No, there should not be any new information in the conclusion paragraph.
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'
Is this a good Thesis Statement? My plans for spring break include going to the lake and looking at the newest magazines and getting a suntan.
NO! It should read: My plans for spring break include going to the lake, looking at the newest magazines, and getting a suntan.
How is and explanation different from a topic sentence?
A topic sentence explains what the paragraph is about, the explanation links the evidence to the topic by showing student thinking.
What is the minimum number sentences in a concluding paragraph?
5 just like every other paragraph.
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.