Informative Writing
True or False. Informational writing is when you choose a side and have to prove a point.
False. That is Argumentative Writing
What is a comma?
A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.
What is the role of a semicolon?
Semicolons separate complete thoughts and
items within a sentence.
What are the stages of Writing? (30 seconds)
-Brainstorm
-Draft/Pre-Writing
-Revising
-Editing
-Publish
Independent Clause
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What is Informative Writing?
Writing that educates the reader by providing evidence and information.
Where should the comma be placed?
Before he took the test Keylan struggles with his classwork so Mr. Barber helped him.
Before he took the test, Keylan struggles with his classwork, so Mr. Barber helped him.
TRUE OR FALSE. Only use a semicolon between independent clauses IF the independent clauses:
•are joined by and, but, for, nor, or, so, or yet (FANBOYS)
•are NOT closely related in meaning
FALSE
•are NOT joined by and, but, for, nor, or, so, or yet (FANBOYS)
•are closely related in meaning
True or False.
In the conclusion paragraph, you are suppose to paraphrase the Introduction and Body Paragraphs.
True.
Sentence using a transition that indicates MORE INFORMATION
.........furthermore, in addition, moreover & etc.
Write a hook for the following topic in 10 seconds.
9 Weeks Exam
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True or False.
When a dependent clause is placed at the beginning of a sentence, place a comma between the independent clause and the dependent clause.
True
Where should the semicolon be placed?
Mr. Barber is very mean he should consider another career.
Mr. Barber is very mean; he should consider another career.
Evidence comes in how many parts? Name them!
1. Explain your topic sentence
2. Elaboration
Sentence using a semicolon correctly. (20 seconds)
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When do you explain your topic sentence?
The second sentence and each body paragraph.
Place commas correctly.
Hint: Always place commas around nonessential phrases and clauses
David who lives in Church Court plans to throw a house party.
David, who lives in Church Court, plans to throw a house party.
Give an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly.
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Supporting details in your Introduction becomes the what?
Topic sentences for the body paragraphs.
Give an example of a hook and topic for the following topic: illegal immigrants
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What does it mean to Elaborate?
Develop or present in detail.
Give an example of when a dependent clause is located after an independent clause, do not place a comma between the two. (60 seconds)
Lukayla decided to go to the game because she was bored.
What are the steps in using semicolons?
STEPS IN USING SEMICOLONS
1. Identify the two related independent clauses in each sentence.
2. Make sure sentences are not combined with ,FANBOYS
3. Add the semicolon between the independent clauses.
Name the parts of an Essay. (7 seconds)
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
What is the name of Mr. Barber's fraternity?
Use the comma correctly
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.