Verbs
What is an action verb?
It tells what someone or something did, does, or will do.
What do adverbs describe? [Name all 3]
Verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs [Can also be said as: actions, descriptions, and other adverbs]
What is a verb?
A verb form used as another part of speech.
What do narratives do?
These are meant to entertain. They are usually stories or plays.
Pre-Writing
What is a state of being verb?
This verb links the subject of a sentence to a word that tells about it.
What is the adverb: Emily plays the flute well.
well
How can you recognize a infinitive?
It usually starts with the word to followed by a verb/present participle.
What do expository writings do?
To inform, explain, or teach
What do we call the first version of a composition?
A draft
How does a verb express time in a sentence?
Tense
What do adverbs of degree describe?
Other adverbs
How can you recognize a gerund?
A verb form ending in -ing that is used to describe an activity.
What does it mean to write to persuade?
You use facts and arguments to convince the audience to agree with you.
Charlotte's Web is an example of what kind of writing?
Narrative.
What verb do we use to express the perfect tenses?
The verb to have.
What is a negative?
An adverb that means no.
How can you recognize a participle?
It's an action word that is used to describe a noun.
What 3 pieces of information does a writer need to express when describing a person?
Describe how a person speaks, behaves, and looks
Topic sentence, key ideas, details, and a conclusion
Name 4 out of 6 tenses of verbs
Any 4: Past, present, future, perfect, conditional, or progressive
What kind of adverb compares a description of one action to all others?
A Superlative adverb
What is the infinitive: We heard the audience cheer for the band.
cheer
How can you recognize the point of view of a story or novel?
Pay attention to the pronouns the writer uses. I, me, we reflect 1st person. He, she, they, them reflect 3rd person.
Which step of the writing process do students dislike the most?
Revision of their sentences and ideas.