Parts of an Essay
Contains the topic (or main idea) of the essay and the writer's opinion/argument/stance on the topic.
Jeopardy format.
What is a thesis statement?
Show count/non-count noun test for the word:
book
Is it count (many) or non-count (much)?
Count Noun (Many)
1. I have a book.
2. I have books.
3. I have many books.
4. * I have book.
5. * I have much book.
Write the correct verb forms to ensure verb tense is consistent.
The show focuses on Bob and his family as they worked in their burger restaurant.
focuses
work
Write this sentence in active voice.
Our textbook was written by Sheryl I. Fontaine and Cherryl Smith.
Sheryl I. Fontaine and Cherryl Smith wrote our textbook.
Name the rule.
He cooks dinner for his family.
Rule 1: A verb agrees with its subject in number.
Which thesis statement is the strongest?
A. I go to the Writing Center to get help with organization, flow, and grammar.
B. The Writing Center helps people every day.
C. The Writing Center helps students improve confidence in writing by hosting workshops, conducting tutoring sessions, and hosting a space for students to practice their writing.
C.
Show count/non-count noun test for the word:
time
Is it count (many) or non-count (much)?
Non-count (much)
1. I have so much time.
2. I have time.
3. * I have a time.
4. * I have times.
5. * I have many times.
Rewrite the sentence in present tense.
Outgoing people would be talking a lot, while introverts preferred to keep their thoughts to themselves.
Outgoing people talk a lot, while introverts prefer to keep their thoughts to themselves.
Active or Passive Voice? Why?
The brakes were slammed on by her as the car sped downhill.
Passive
includes "to be" verb and "by" phrase
Name the rule.
One of the boys walks to school every day.
Rule 2: The number of the subject is not changed by words that come between the subject and the verb.
Which thesis statement is the strongest?
A. Incorporating daily exercise helps students succeed in college.
B. Getting at least an hour of exercise a day can reduce serious health risks, boost energy, and drastically improve a person's mood.
C. Getting at least an hour of exercise a day can reduce stress, improve my mood, and help with weight loss.
A.
Show count/non-count noun test for the word:
research
Is it count (many) or non-count (much)?
Non-count (much)
1. I did research.
2. I did so much research.
3. * I did a research.
4. * I did researches.
5. * I did many researches.
Rewrite the sentence in present tense.
When she becomes angry, she would yell and would stomp her feet.
When she is angry, she yells and stomps her feet.
Write the sentence in active voice.
The brakes were slammed on by her as the car sped downhill.
She slammed on the brakes as the car sped downhill.
Choose the correct verb and name the rule.
Mumps (is-are) one of the most uncomfortable diseases.
is
Rule 9: Some nouns, while plural in form, are actually singular in meaning.
Includes topic sentence, evidence, and analysis.
Jeopardy format.
What is a body paragraph?
Show count/non-count noun test for the word:
project
Is it count (many) or non-count (much)?
Count (many)
1. I did a project.
2. I did projects.
3. I did many projects.
4. * I did project.
5. * I did much project.
Rewrite the sentence in simple past tense.
When I was in high school, I would walk to Skinner Plaza and would ride the bus.
When I was in high school, I walked to Skinner Plaza and rode the bus.
Write the sentence in active voice.
These rockets were fired by soldiers at enemy armies.
Soldiers fired these rockets at enemy armies.
Choose the correct verb and name the rule.
Here into the main ring of the circus (come-comes) the trained elephants.
come
Rule 6: There and here are never subjects. In sentences that begin with these words, the subject is usually found later on in the sentence.
Outlines reasons or supporting points that will be discussed in paper.
Jeopardy format.
What is roadmap?
Show count/non-count noun test for the word:
Paper
Is it count (many) or non-count (much)?
paper (as a piece) - Non-count (much)
1. I have paper.
2. I have so much paper.
3. * I have a paper.
4. * I have papers.
5. * I have many papers.
paper (as assignment) - Count (many)
1. I have a paper.
2. I have papers.
3. I have many papers.
4. * I have paper.
5. * I have so much paper.
Rewrite the sentence in simple past tense.
When I was a freshman in college, I would skip classes that I thought were boring, but then I was needing the credits, so I had to take the classes again.
When I was a freshman in college, I skipped classes that I thought were boring, but then I needed the credits, so I had to take the classes again.
Usually more direct and concise.
Jeopardy format.
What is active voice?
Choose the correct verb and name the rule.
Each of the girls (observe-observes) all the regulations.
observes
Rule 3: Some subjects always take a singular verb even though the meaning may seem plural.