Mixed Bag
Misplaced Modifiers
Editing
ECR
Strategies
100
What is the format for a body paragraph?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Evidence
Reasoning
100
Rewrite the sentence on your whiteboard in a clear and effective way.
The waiter presented a steak to the guest that was medium rare.
The waiter presented a steak that was medium rare to the guest.
100
Rewrite the sentence correctly, fixing the editing error.
The elves in Santa’s workshop has worked tirelessly to finish the toys.
Subject/Verb Agreement Error. Change has to have.
The elves in Santa’s workshop have worked tirelessly to finish the toys.
100
True/False: *write out the entire word*
If you have more than 6 revise/edit errors in your essay, it drops your score by 1 point.
TRUE
Go back and proofread your essay. Check for spelling, capitalization, run-ons, etc.
*also, remember I do not want to see the words "I" "me" or "my" in your essay.
100
What are 3 RAVs you could use in your reasoning sentences?
Highlights
Reveals
Shows
Suggests
Emphasizes
Illustrates
200
What is a concession? (Write the word that we substitute in for the word concession.)
When you acknowledge the other side of the argument
200
Rewrite the sentence on your whiteboard in a clear and effective way.
Charlie spotted a stray puppy driving home from work.
Driving home from work, Charlie spotted a stray puppy .
200
Rewrite the sentence correctly, fixing the editing error.
Tahj Brooks is the all-time leading rusher for Texas Tech, furthermore, he holds 4th place in all-time rushing yards for the Big 12.
Comma splice error. Change the comma to a semicolon.
Tahj Brooks is the all-time leading rusher for Texas Tech; furthermore, he holds 4th place in all-time rushing yards for the Big 12.
200
What does TAGS stand for? How many times should you use it in a paired passage essay?
Title
Author
Genre
Situation/Synopsis
2!
200
How will you annotate the reading passages on your scratch paper?
Write the number of paragraphs.
Jot a brief summary for each paragraph. (Chunk as needed)
300
Which archetype most accurately describes Olaf from Frozen?
A. Creator
B. Ruler
C. Magician
D. Jester
D. Jester
300
Rewrite the sentence on your whiteboard in a clear and effective way.
The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.
The teacher served cookies wrapped in aluminum foil to the children.
300
Rewrite the sentence correctly, fixing the editing error.
Because the holidays are so expensive my mom picked up a part-time job.
This is a complex sentence. There needs to be a comma after expensive.
Because the holidays are so expensive, my mom picked up a part-time job.
300
What are the 2 necessary parts of a counterargument?
Acknowledge the beliefs of the other side + explain why your side is right anyway.
While some believe ________, it is clear that _______.
300
What should you NOT do if you are asked to "revise a sentence in a clear and effective way"?
*You need to write just 1 thing, even though we talked about a few.
Edit the sentence, write it in your own words, leave out key ideas.
400
Name 2 things that you have to do when it comes to thesis statements.
-Restate the words from the prompt
-Make your reasons an INFERENCE & not directly stated in the passage
-Include it as the last sentence of your introduction
*answer may vary*
400
Rewrite the sentence on your whiteboard in a clear and effective way.
We are looking for a babysitter for our precious six-year-old who doesn’t smoke and owns a car.
We are looking for a babysitter who doesn't smoke and owns are car for our precious six-year-old.
400
Rewrite the sentence correctly, fixing the editing error.
In the morning, he headed to the local Penitentiary to begin his sentence.
Penitentiary should not be capitalized. It is not a proper noun.
In the morning, he headed to the local penitentiary to begin his sentence.
400
Write a thesis framework for the following prompt:
Based on the information in both selections, write an essay in which you argue whether or not a diploma is something everyone needs.
A diploma is/is not something everyone needs because _____________ and _______________.
400
Draw the T-Chart that you use for Paired Passage Questions.
500
Fill in the blank: You have started the ECR. You have created your 4 square. Now it is time to go back and highlight __________________ in the passages so that you can brainstorm and create your thesis.
(hint, we use 2 colors when it is argumentative)
Text Evidence.
Before you can craft your thesis/brainstorm, you must go back and see what the TEXT SAYS.
We highlight reasons "For" green and reasons "Against" pink.
500
Rewrite the sentence on your whiteboard in a clear and effective way.
Dogs can help in the fight against diabetes by detecting minute changes in blood sugar levels with proper training.
With proper training, dogs can help in the fight against diabetes by detecting minute changes in blood sugar levels.
500
Rewrite the sentence correctly, fixing the editing error.
Santa's favorite reindeer are Blitzen, Dasher, and Comet, every Christmas, Rudolf feels left out.
Comma splice error. Use a period or semicolon to keep the majority of the sentence.
Santa's favorite reindeer are Blitzen, Dasher, and Comet; every Christmas, Rudolf feels left out.
500
What are 2 ways that we practice embedding quotes this nine weeks?
Weave In Quotes Seamlessly
Provide Context
Tips: use the word "that"
do not include the subject in the quote (leave out the person's name or the topic)
include a mix of single words & phrases
do not include the comma before the quotation if you are weaving the quotes in
500
Name 1 of the 2 strategies you use when asked to move/insert a sentence on the revising multiple choice questions?
hint: I called these Pro Tip #1 and Pro Tip #2, and we practiced them right after the 1st Nine Weeks District Assessment.
Sentence Train to check for connections on both sides.
Chronological Order: Look for time clues in the organization of the passage.