Preview & Predict
What is previewing a text?
Looking through a text quickly to learn general information.
What is a hook in an introduction paragraph?
Something to catch the reader's attention.
What do most relative clauses begin with?
A relative pronoun.
Why should you order ideas?
To help the reader understand more.
What does "cause" mean?
The reason why something happens.
How can previewing a text help you?
It can help you predict what the text is about.
What are the 3 paragraph types in an analysis essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
What two words do we use after nouns for people?
Who or that.
Why do we use transitions?
To help the writing flow and hint to the reader that a new idea will begin.
What does "pursue" mean?
To follow somebody.
What is a prediction?
A guess of what may happen in the future.
What is a thesis and which are its two parts?
- Topic
- Complaint
- Controlling idea
- Question
A main idea sentence. Topic & controlling idea.
What do we use after nouns for things?
That or which.
Please identify at least three transition words: First of all, learning how to cook is essential since you need to not always eat out. Secondly, learning to cook can save you money. Third of all, cooking is how your family will eat. Finally, cooking is fun.
First of all, secondly, third of all, finally.
What does "diversity" mean?
A mix of different people and cultures.
When should you preview a text?
When you want to understand a text better or you have limited time.
Which of the following two things should a body paragraph have?
- Topic sentence
- Boring details
- Thesis statement
- Transitions
Topic sentence, transitions.
Please identify the pronoun or noun: A hero is somebody who sacrifices his needs for others.
Somebody
Please identify at least four transition words: Learning to drive is a good skill. First, you can get where you need to go quickly. Next, you can travel in comfort. For example, you can decide what car you use. Lastly, driving can be fun.
First, next, for example, lastly.
What is an "achievement"? Give an example.
It's a success you have. For example, "Finishing college is a great achievement."
What are 3 ways you can preview a text?
Read the title, look at charts, graphs, and pictures, and look for paragraph headings.
Which of the following are two things you should do in a conclusion?
- Bore the reader
- Remind the reader why he is reading the essay.
- Summarize the essay
- Give a monologue
- Remind the reader why he is reading the essay.
- Summarize the essay
Please identify the restrictive relative clause: Good people face challenges that most other people don't face.
That most other people don't face.
Please give me at least two sentences where you begin each one with a transition.
Answers vary.
What does it mean to be "inclined"?
This means that you feel comfortable doing something.