Grammar
Writing
Mentor Text
Essay Must Have
Wild Card
100

What is verbosity in writing?

What is the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning?

100
What is the maximum word limit for a college essay? 

What is 650 words?

100

How many paired mentor text (Example Essay) did we have? 

What is three? 

100

What is the format that College Essays must have? 

What is MLA format? 

100

When are weekly writing essay due? (Day & Time)

When is Friday at 2:20pm?

200

Identify an incomplete sentence.

What is a sentence lacking a subject or a verb?

200

What type of language appeals to the senses and enhances writing?


What is sensory language?

200

What is the importance of having a mentor text before writing one's essay? 

What is it helps provide a guide of the writing style to work on in one's writing?

200

What must the first two sentences in an essay do? 

What is they must be interesting or engaging? 
200

What is missing from this sentence: "After the rain stopped."

What is subject? Who is the "Who"?

300

What is a run-on sentence?

What is a sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation?

300

What was the main focus of the last CETT (Weekly Writing) about? 

What is Identity? 

300

This mentor text focused on her childhood home in cold winters. It retells a specific memory about how her house was better built for the harsh winters compared to her neighbors. 

What is "This Cold House" by Elizabeth Gilbert? 

300

 What is the purpose of peer review in the college essay writing process?

What is to receive feedback and improve the essay before submission?

300

This is the religion of the residents of Salem Town and Salem Village in "The Crucible" 

What is puritanism? 

400

What two punctuation mark can be used to correct a run-on sentence?


What is a semicolon or period?

400

 Define a memorable moment in the context of a college essay

What is a significant experience that showcases personal growth?

400

This mentor text talked about how his two passions in life caused him to have a difficult time in choosing which one to pursue. What is the title of the essay?

What is Abundant Interest?

400

What type of resolution must a college essay have?

What is a conclusion that shows a personal story or growth? 

400

How many years has Mrs. Gossert taught in schools?

What is 9 years? 

500

What is this sentence a grammar mistake of: "At this point in time, I am currently in the process of considering the possibility of making a decision about whether or not I will go to the store to buy groceries, but I have not yet come to a final conclusion regarding this matter."

What is verbosity (wordiness)?

500

What is the importance of writing in the first-person point of view for a college essay?

What is it allows personal reflection and connection to the reader?

500

What is the title of the identity mentor essay that talked about how the speaker regretted not spending enough time with her sister before she passed away? 

What is "“I wish I had spent more time with my sister” by Bellen Avelar? 

500

How can a college essay reflect an applicant's identity?

What is it showcases their unique experiences, values, and perspectives?

500

What is the name of Ms. Vasquez lovely chihuahua? 

Who is Cookie? 

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