Writing an Essay
What is revising a paper?
To make it better, add more details and use better words.
What is the conflict in the story?
The problem in the story.
What are the parts of an informational essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What is wrong with this sentence?
In the musical Wicked, you can see that Elphaba was actually really nice but she was treated badly and all she wanted was a friend and the others were so mean to her because she looked different to them.
Run-on sentence
What is the first step in the RACES process? (The R)
Restate the question
What is the purpose of a hook?
To get the readers' attention and get them interested in reading the essay.
What is the climax of a story?
The point in the story with the most conflict.
What is the thesis statement?
It states what you are going to discuss in your essay.
What is wrong with this sentence?
We had potato chips Cheetos Doritos and Takis at our chips party.
It is missing the commas between the items listed.
What is the second step in the RACES process? (A)
Answer the question.
When proofreading, what mistakes should you look for to correct?
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Who are the protagonist and antagonist of a story?
The protagonist is the good guy and the antagonist is the bad guy.
What do you need to do after you cite evidence?
You need to explain your cited evidence.
What needs to be capitalized in the following sentence?
my brother and i saw the statue of liberty in new york city.
My, I, Statue, Liberty, New, York, City
What is the third step of the RACES process? (C)
Cite evidence from the text.
What tools are in Word that can help you in writing your essay?
Grammar check, spelling check, and dictation.
What needs to be in the exposition of the story?
It introduces the characters, setting, and the conflict.
What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?
Restate the thesis statement, main points of the essay, and conclusion statement
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
She advised you need to be careful or you will to fall.
She advised, "You need to be careful or you will fall."
What is the 4th step in the RACES process? (E)
Explain your cited evidence.
What are the steps of the writing process?
prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing
What are the 5 parts of a narrative story?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What are the parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, background information, and thesis statement
What is wrong with this paragraph?
Children around the world work hard for a living. These kids lived in several different countries, but mostly worked for the same reasons. They are working to help their families. Some are forced to work, while some worked willingly.
The verbs are not consistent. They change back and forth from the past to the present tense.
What is the last step of the RACES process? (S)
Summarize what you said and conclude your paragraph.