Author's Purpose
Matthew Henson is most commonly known as the first African American to explore the Arctic. He and Robert Peary made several trips to the Arctic in hopes of discovering the North Pole. In 1909, Henson placed an American flag there, accomplishing his long awaited goal.
What is Inform
Is this a strong thesis statement?
Saturn is the best planet, its yellow, you can find it pretty, it's my favorite planet.
No, it has first person words
1st, 2nd, or 3rd person
After school yesterday, Mr. Wall talked to Jimmy about how he's academically ineligible.
Third-3rd
Over the past year, Jonelle (has, have) been collecting articles about Olympic gymnasts.
has
Involves putting a passage from source material into your own words
What is paraphrasing
Reading is the most important academic skill one can learn. Without reading, one would not be able to do any other academic subject. Even in math, people have to be able to read numbers in order to accurately calculate problems. Reading is also important in applying for jobs. In order to get a job, one must be able to read the application so that he or she can fill it out properly. These two reasons alone should show the importance of reading.
What is Persuade
True or False:
a thesis is a question
False:
it should be your claim not a question
What pronoun(s) is referring to a girl?
She, her, herself.
Somebody among the reporters covering the trial (is, are) getting inside information from the district attorney.
is
How is a work cited page organized?
Alphabetical Order
ABC
Last year, my family visited the zoo. Upon arriving, we headed straight to the penguin exhibit. When we got there, we saw a sign that read “Lost Penguin: If found, please call 202-633-4848.” A picture was displayed below the words. I knew what I had to do. As my family was walking toward the bears’ enclosure, I darted off to the cafe across the way. I snuck into the kitchen and looked for the refrigerator. No sign of the penguin there. I decided to look for a freezer, the kind that is large enough to store food for hundreds, even thousands, of people. When I found it, I was shocked by what I saw inside. I didn’t only find the missing penguin, but I also found several eggs that were almost ready to hatch. I sprinted back to my family; who was now observing the hippopotamuses. I told them everything, and together, we contacted the authorities at the zoo. A few days later, the zoo invited us back to watch the eggs hatch!
What is Entertain
True or False:
A strong thesis statement has to have 3 facts/reasons?
True! You need 3 facts/reasons to support your claim.
True or False: Stories do not use dialogue when they are told in Third-Person.
False.
It (seem, seems) like a long distance if you’re walking.
seems
The standard font and spacing for MLA
What is Times New Roman 12 point and double spaced
Everyone should learn how to ride a bike. It is a good form of transportation. It can also be an enjoyable and healthy activity. It is something that can be done alone or with others. Riders can use a bike to compete in a race or go on a leisurely ride. Bike riding is fun for people of all ages.
What is Persuade
Is this a strong thesis statement?
The Purge is a really good movie for many reasons such as good actors, graphics are good, and it was a great example of survival.
Yes! It includes a claim and 3 reasons.
Which point of view is only used for manuals or instructions? 1st 2nd or 3rd?
Second- 2nd
James or Nora [is, are] bringing cupcakes to the birthday party.
is
Remember! With [OR] only look at the subject closest to the verb.
WEBSITE CITATION
What information is put inside quotation marks in a citation?
Title of the Source (Article)
Charlie knew that he had waited until the last minute to do his report. As he quickly typed away on his computer, all of a sudden the power went out. He hadn’t saved his document. He just stared at the screen in disbelief as all his work disappeared. It wouldn’t have been so bad if he had saved it earlier, but he hadn’t. Charlie promised himself that this would never happen to him again.
What is Entertain
Is this a strong thesis statement?
Sitting by the pool is a great relaxer. It can relieve stress, it is great way to bond with friends, and you get a nice tan.
No, its two sentces
What point of view in a story is talking about you?
Which sentence uses the word book as a verb?
a. We decided to book tickets for the football match.
b. Arin wrote a book review for the school magazine.
c. The scientist’s ideas are explained in his latest book.
d. Book club meets every Wednesday in the library.
a. We decided to book tickets for the football match.
What is the term used when there are three or more authors of a source and what does it mean?
et al "an others"