Noun Verb Stress
How do you stress the syllables in the word "Address"
"Please send the check to the mailing address I gave you."
ADdress
There are 7 natural wonders in the world
topic sentence
Homelessness is a ________ on society.
Blight
What is the difference between the Main Idea and the Topic Sentence?
The main idea is the topic of the whole article, while the topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph only.
All of the letters in the English alphabet have their origins in the Phoenician alphabet. The Phoenician alphabet consisted of shapes that represented objects like hands, hooks, hammers, fences, and blades.
What is the topic sentence?
All of the letters in the English alphabet have their origins...
How do you stress the word, "conduct?"
"Children must conduct themselves appropriately in school."
Sugar is naturally brown.
There are many kinds of sweeteners.
Detail
Topic Sentence
Mrs. Marple has perfect hair, perfect skin, and perfect clothing. Her friends say that she always looks ____________.
Immaculate
Apples, bananas, and oranges are the most popular fruits in North America. This is probably because they grow so well there.
What is the main idea?
Most popular fruit in North America.
How do you pronounce the word: "Deliberately"
De LIB rit ly
Good friends don't desert each other!
deSERT
Elephants are extremely intelligent animals.
They mourn their dead by visiting the body for days.
Topic Sentence
Detail
When someone does harm upon you, it's best to avoid that person. Do not try to __________ because getting even only makes things worse.
Retaliate
It's best to give someone your full attention when you're spending time with them. Texting while you're spending time with a friend can be very disrespectful, and it can tell your friend that you are not interested in their company. More and more young people spend time texting while they are in another person's company.
What is the main idea?
Texting in company is disrespectful.
How do you pronounce the word "Satisfaction"
sa-tis-FAC-shun
PROject
Of all the sharks in the sea, the blue shark is one of the most dangerous.
Not all sharks are dangerous. Some rarely attack humans while others often do.
Detail
Topic Sentence
The professor discovered that Phillips essay was copied from another source. The professor failed Phillip for ___________.
Plagiarism
It's best to give someone your full attention when you're spending time with them. Texting while you're spending time with a friend can be very disrespectful, and it can tell your friend that you are not interested in their company. More and more young people spend time texting while they are in another person's company.
What is the topic sentence?
It's best to give someone your full attention when you're spending time with them.
How do you pronounce the word "Extracurricular"
Extra - cur- RI- cu- ler
The teacher said to pay attention the the minute details of the paragraph
The president of the United States has a very difficult job.
Managing difficult tasks, like foreign policy, are a big part of the job.
Topic
Detail
I didn't believe a word the congresswoman said. Her entire speech seemed very dishonest and ___________.
Contrived
All of the letters in the English alphabet have their origins in the Phoenician alphabet. The Phoenician alphabet consisted of shapes that represented objects like hands, hooks, hammers, fences, and blades.
What is the main idea?
The origin of the English alphabet
How do you pronounce the word "Prophylaxis"