Nouns
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a pronoun?
A word used in the place of one or more nouns.
the, a, an
True or False: Every sentences must have a subject and verb.
TRUE
What is the purpose of the first paragraph of the essay? Be specific.
Introduction is the first paragraph and it is meant to grab the attention of the reader, explain the background information, and present the author's argument.
Is this a person, place, thing, or idea?
Wealth
idea
Which word is the pronoun?
Sam can teach anyone to play the piano.
ANYONE
an is only used if the first sound is a vowel.
TRUE OR FALSE: Verbs are only actions that are only physical.
FALSE
Verbs are actions that are both physical (shout) and mental (trust).
Which statement is punctuated correctly?
1. According to "The New York Times, research shows 99% of Crossroads students love Ms. Sanchez."
2. According to The New York Times, "research shows 99% of Crossroads students love Ms. Sanchez."
2. According to The New York Times, "research shows 99% of Crossroads students love Ms. Sanchez."
Is this a person, place, thing, or idea?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Place
Which word is a pronoun?
Several of the boys got into the row boat.
SEVERAL
Is it 'a' or 'an"?
_____ used car
a used car
What is the subject and verb?
Charlie and his friends ran and splashed in the puddles that flooded the pat.
Subject: Charlie and his friends
Verbs: ran, splashed
What should the writer do after each piece of evidence?
Explain how the evidence connects to the argument.
What are the two differences between common and proper nouns?
1. capitalization
2. proper nouns are a particular person, place, or thing.
Which word is the pronoun?
What is Wayne's favorite song?
WHAT
Is it 'a' or 'an"?
_____ honest mistake
an honest mistake
What is the subject and verb?
If all is lost, why am I still playing?
Subject: I
Verb: am
What should the first sentence be about in your conclusion?
It should say "In conclusion" and restate the thesis statement in different words.
What is the one compound noun in the following sentence?
The evening was lit up by hundreds of fireflies.
fireflies
Which word is a pronoun?
Those are expensive sneakers.
THOSE
Is it 'a' or 'an"?
_____ umpire
an umpire
What is the subject and verb?
Please answer the question without smirking.
Subject: (implied you)
Verb: answer
Two reasons. Reasoning is the 'because' of your argument.
ex: AI should be used in school because (1) it helps academically and (2) it helps social-emotional growth.