Goodness Gracious, Grammar!
The plural of "fish"
Fish
List the four pieces of information that are included in a header when writing
Name, Teacher's Name, Class & Hour, Date
Definition: A literary device that compares two things using "like" or "as"
Simile
During the MAP test, when will you be allowed to leave the room to get a drink, go to the restroom, etc?
ONLY during the 20 minute break
These nouns are ALWAYS capitalized
Proper nouns
This type of writing focuses on sensory details, strong adjectives, and vivid language to create a strong image
Descriptive Writing
Are sources that include personal thoughts and opinions typically considered credible?
No
Definition: A type of sentence that asks a question
Interrogative
What MAP test tool should you use if you want to mark a question to come back to later?
The "flag" tool
Choose the correct pronoun: My family and _____ (me, her, I, them, mine) made banana bread this weekend.
I
This type of writing focuses on telling a story and includes setting, characters, and plots
Narrative Writing/Personal Narrative
Name at least three credible online sources
Biography.com, History.com, World Book Online, Britannica, websites ending in .org, .edu, or .gov
Definition: A literary device that makes a huge exaggeration
Hyperbole
What button should you click to get a reminder of what each MAP tool does?
The "help" button/the question mark
Identify the adverb in the following sentence: The leaves blew gently in the wind.
gently
This type of writing is used to explain a topic or give information; it oftentimes includes research
Expository Writing
Name at least three pieces of information we write when citing a book (Hint: Think back to your "Works Cited" page)
Author's Name, Book Title, Publishing City, Publisher, Date Published, "Print"
Definition: A sentence towards the beginning of an expository paper that lists what the paper's main topics will be
Thesis statement
What is a way the MAP test tries to "trick" students?
Any answer about difficult or specific directions is acceptable.
Identify the following as a sentence, fragment, or run-on: A burrito filled with beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, and some super spicy salsa!
Fragment
Punctuate the following sentence correctly: The coach yelled Throw me that football
The coach yelled, "Throw me that football!"
The coach yelled, "Throw me that football."
This is the abbreviation for the type of citation used most often (Hint: We used this format when we wrote our book citations recently)
MLA
Definition: A type of pronoun that points out something (this, that, these, and those)
Demonstrative
The "writer's checklist" on the MAP test is very similar to what step of the writing process that we do in class?
Self & Peer Review