Reading
What was the name of the main character in "The Unfortunate Lilly Maiden"?
Anne
What is a Run-on sentence?
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is when you represent someone else's words as your own.
What pet does Mrs. Lindsey have?
A cat!
What was the Pony Express?
The Pony Express was a mail service that connected the west to the rest of the U.S.
Which words should be capitalized?
yesterday, bill ate at pizza hut in the mall.
Yesterday, Bill, Pizza Hut
What are the three main parts of an essay?
The introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion are the main parts of an essay.
Where is Mrs. Lindsey from?
Texas
How did families prepare for the Oregon Trail?
They sold their home and belongings, and bought a wagon to pack with food and supplies.
Use a period to correct the run on sentence:
The day is beautiful the day is bright.
The day is beautiful. The day is bright.
What are the two main parts of a conclusion?
The two parts of a conclusion are summary and impact/call to action.
What is Mrs. Lindsey's favorite time of year?
Fall/The holidays
How much did it cost to send a letter on the pony express?
It cost $5 (about 3,800L)
Use commas to correct the sentence:
My favorite desserts are cookies cake and pie.
My favorite desserts are cookies, cake, and pie.
What is the structure of a paragraph?
A paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
What is Mrs. Lindsey's Husband's name?
Micah
In the story, how many years ago did Gilbert insult Anne by calling her "carrots"?
He insulted her 2 years ago.
Use Apostrophes to correct the sentence:
The mens soccer team didnt win.
The men's soccer team didn't win.
What is a thesis and where is it located?
A Thesis is a one sentence statement that clearly expresses the main idea of the paper and comes at the end of the introduction.
What did Mrs. Lindsey Study in College?
Classics and Great Works of Literature.