Fix the Sentence
the dog chased the squirrel through the yard
The dog chased the squirrel through the yard.
What type of writing is an OREO (or OREEREEREEO) planner for?
Opinion writing
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Name a phrase or transition word to begin a story.
- To begin with,
- One day,
- To start,
- First of all,
What are the computer shortcut keys for "copy"
Ctrl+C
But it was raining hard outside
It was raining hard outside.
What writing plan can you use for a compare and contrast essay?
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
What is another transition word for "next"?
- Also
- Another reason
- Meanwhile
- After
- Finally
What are the computer shortcut keys for "paste"
Ctrl+V
we made cookies they were delicious
2. We made cookies and they were delicious.
Which is a better example of a sentence to use for informative writing?
1. It is difficult to learn to play the flute.
2. According to the author, breathing is a key skill needed to play the flute.
2. According to the author, breathing is a key skill needed to play the flute.
What does every sentence need?
Every sentence needs to begin with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark.
What transition words could you use for a compare and contrast essay?
- similarly
- same as
- unlike
- differing from
- on the contrary
How do you complete "spell-check" in Google Docs?
> Tools
> Spelling and Grammar
> Spelling and Grammar check
When the bell rang and everyone packed up
1. When the bell rang, everyone packed up.
2. Everyone packed up when the bell rang.
What are key words to look for that proves a question is asking for informative writing
Any of: maid idea, central idea, evidence, or details
Identify the topic sentence:
Recycling is a simple way to help the Earth. Paper, plastic, and glass can often be reused. Recycling helps reduce the amount of trash in landfills. It also saves energy and natural resources. Everyone can make a difference by recycling every day.
Recycling is a simple way to help the Earth.
What is a transition word that can be used for a conclusion?
- In conclusion
- As you can see,
- All in all,
- Therefore,
Where is the undo button located in Google Docs and what does it look like?
have you ever had a dog i have and it's so much fun
Have you ever had a dog? I have and it's so much fun!
What are the details building up to a climax in a narrative story called?
Rising actions.
Create a conclusion for this paragraph:
Playing a team sport can teach important life skills. Players must work together to reach a goal. They learn to listen to coaches and teammates. Team sports also help students stay active and healthy. These lessons can help children both on and off the field.
1. As you can see, there are lots of good reasons for students to play team sports.
2. In conclusion, team sports have lots of great benefits!
3. My favorite team sport is soccor. Do you have a favorite team sport?
Name a phrase or transition word that indicates you are getting your facts from a source.
1. According to the text...
2. The author states...
3. The source explains...
What the computer keyboard shortcuts for "undo" and "redo"?