Writing 1
How many paragraphs should an informational essay contain?
5
What does the word reluctant mean in context: “She was reluctant to speak”?
Hesitant / didn't want to
What is a claim in an argumentative essay?
The writer's point of view in an argument
Identify and fix the dangling modifier: “While walking to school, the rain soaked my backpack.”
The rain soaked my backpack while walking to school.
What are the two main differences between informational and argumentative essays?
Argumentative essays have the same structure but contain a claim and counterclaim.
What does “un-” mean in “unpredictable”?
cannot / opposite of
Write a strong hook for a paper about school lunches.
What is the best school lunch you've ever had?
(no yes/no questions)
Punctuate correctly using commas, dashes, or parentheses: “The student who everyone said was a genius aced the test without even studying.”
The student, who everyone said was a genius, aced the test without even studying.
Revise this sentence to make it appropriate for an academic essay:
“Kids these days totally don’t care about what’s going on in the world.”
In today's world, kids don't seem to care about world events.
Define “benevolent” using context: “The benevolent teacher helped every student succeed.”
kind, caring, helpful
What’s a counterclaim? Give an example.
A counterclaim is the opposite point of view from the writer's in an argumentative essay.
Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
A) She likes reading, to write, and drawing.
B) She likes to read, write, and draw.
C) She likes reading, writing, and to draw.
B) She likes to read, write, and draw.
Combine the following sentences using varied sentence structure:
“The dog barked. It was loud. It scared the mailman.”
The dog barked loudly and scared the mailman.
What does “connotation” mean?
The intention of a term or second meaning
Home (warm, cozy) vs. house (neutral)
What transition phrase can you use to introduce evidence?
According to the text, ...
The author writes, ...
What does meticulous mean in this sentence?
“She was meticulous about her notes, using color-coded tabs and perfect handwriting.”
Attention to detail, organized
Write a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay about whether students should have homework over the weekend.
Students should never have homework on the weekend, so they may have time to take care of responsibilities and have time for fun.
Identify the mood and voice: “If I were taller, I would try out for basketball.”
Disappointment, discouraged
Revise this sentence for clarity and tone: “School uniforms is not good since we can't express myself.”
Choose the most precise word for this sentence:
“The scientist __________ the results of the experiment.”
Options: discussed, explained, analyzed, rambled
“The scientist _____analyzed_____ the results of the experiment.”
Options: discussed, explained, analyzed, rambled