Vocabulary
Use context clues to define the underlined word:
The teacher assigned a group project, so my friends and I got our ensemble together so we could work.
Ensemble-A unit or group of complementary parts that contribute to a single effect
This style of essay is used to present an argument using facts
An Argumentative Essay
What are the three Verb Tenses that are used?
Past, Present, and Future
Is the word "I" a first or third person pronoun?
First person
Use context clues to define the underlined word:
In order to appease my teacher, I did my work and stopped talking when she asked.
Appease-to make happy or bring peace
This point of view in writing is used when writing your personal thoughts and ideas.
1st person point of view
Is the underlined verb past, present, or future tense?
He took my phone away.
Past
Is the first-person pronoun "us" singular or plural?
Plural
Use context clues to define the underlined word:
I noticed the bag of skittles had an anomaly after seeing an M&M in the bag.
Anomaly-Different or deviated from the normal
This style of writing uses personal thoughts, ideas, and emotions to get a point across
Persuasive essay
Is the underlined verb past, present, or future tense?
She will write her speech again after correcting it.
Future
Write down 3 first-person pronouns that can be used
I, me, my, mine, myself
USe context clues to define the underlined word:
I felt like a burden to my family and friends after I lost my car because I kept having to ask them for rides.
Burden-causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work
This point of view is where the essay, story, or writing is being narrated from an outside point of view.
3rd Person point of view
Change the current verb to the correct tense:
She baking the cake yesterday.
baked
Fill in the blank with a 2nd-person pronoun:
Please go to ____ class and get the books you need.
your
Use context clues to define the underlined word:
Since I am not very good at math, earning an “A” in geometry is an elusive goal for me
Elusive-Hard to catch or obtain.
A genre of writing where the author describes something such as a person, place, procedure, etc. .
Descriptive writing
Write a sentence using the future tense of the word "forget"
...will or will not forget"
Change this 3rd person male pronoun to the equal 3rd person female pronoun:
He
She