Writing Process
What is the sentence that goes at the beginning of every body paragraph?
Topic sentence
What is the purpose of a hook?
To capture a reader's attention
What does cohesion mean?
To make something stick together/to connect well
What are the purposes of an apostrophe (') ?
To make contractions and show possession
Name two ways to brainstorm a topic.
Possible answers: mapping, discussion, researching, listing, etc.
How can you develop a paragraph/essay more? (What can you do to get more ideas to write?)
Ask Wh-questions
What does redundant mean?
To repeat something unnecessarily
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
Phrase: 2+ words together with meaning
Clause: subject and verb that makes sense
What is plaigarism?
When you use someone else's ideas without giving them credit.
What are the major elements of a introduction paragraph? (There are at least 3)
Hook, background info, thesis
What type of transition word is this? (What is its purpose?)
"To illustrate"
To give an example
What are the two types of clauses? Create an example for each.
Dependent: Because I was late
Independent: I didn't eat lunch
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising is for content/ideas and editing is for grammar/punctuation/spelling.
What are the names of the two methods for comparison essays?
Block method and point-by-point method
Name five transition words you can use to show contrast.
However, but, although, despite, whereas, nevertheless, nonetheless, even though, while, on the other hand
What is the difference between a run-on and a comma splice?
A run-on is when you combine two independent clauses with a conjunction but without proper punctuation.
A comma splice is when you combine two independent clauses with a comma incorrectly (without a conjunction).
1)Brainstorm
2) Outline
3) Draft
4) Revise
5) Edit
6) Draft (final draft)
What 3 things should be included in a thesis?
Read this paragraph and decide which sentence(s) do not connect to the topic sentence.
"There are many varieties of English spoken today in the world. American English British English, Indian English, and Australian English are just a few of these varieties, and they are all a little distinct. Pronunciation is one obvious difference, but other things vary as well, like vocabulary and even grammar. The word shiela is the Australian word for girl. English may be a global language, but it isn’t exactly the same all over the world."
The word shiela is the Australian word for girl.
Name the three types of sentences in English and give an example for each one.
Simple: I eat.
Compound: I eat and you eat.
Complex: While I eat, you sleep.