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My friend asked me to pick up her lunch, on my way over
My friend asked me to pick up her lunch on my way over.
He don't know what he's talking about.
He doesn't know what he's talking about.
The graveyard was considered hallowed ground.
holy, sacred
Identify the three main purposes for writing (Hint: P.I.E)
persuade, inform, entertain
When should I stop by to get the work!
When should I stop by to get the work?
I don't think he be doing too much.
I don't think he is doing too much.
Abraham Lincoln helped to emancipate enslaved people.
set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions.
R - restate the question
A - answer the question
C - cite evidence
E - explain the evidence
S - sum it up
I told my teacher "Im not going to miss class again?"
I told my teacher, "I'm not going to miss class again."
Mr. Johnson say he tired of these kids.
Mr. Johnson says he's tired of these kids.
The teacher deters students from skipping class by giving demerits.
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Identify and explain a "tone" for "I Have a Dream"
serious, hopeful, etc.
The teachers knew that her homework would always, be done, on time.
The teachers knew that her homework would always be done on time.
I is going to the store after school; I be needing food.
I am going to the store after school. I need food.
The Black community endured oppression for generations.
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
Correct the following citation (hint: 3 mistakes)
The article argues that "homework is helpful" (Walker) which is accurate.
The article argues that "homework is helpful," which is accurate (Walker pg#).
He says that, "dog's are a mans' best friend", because he loves his pet?
He says that, "dogs are a mans' best friend," because he loves his pet.
She say she ain't gonna do the detention.
She says she isn't going to do the detention.
Students are ebullient when school ends
cheerful and full of energy
Write a thesis with three points for or against uniforms in schools
Uniforms should/should not be... because... reason #1, #2, #3.