Grammar
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: They’re one of the most renowned paintings in the museum, with a rich and intriguing history dating back almost five centuries.
Replace "they're" with "it's" or "it is"
What is setting? Be sure to explain each type of setting.
Setting is when/where/how a story takes place.
Time setting: when the story takes place
Physical setting: where the story takes place
Social setting: rules/norms that explain how and why people act the way they do in a particular place
What are the 3 components of an introductory paragraph?
1. Hook
2. Background information
3. Thesis statement
What are the coordinating conjunctions? How are they used?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
They are used to combine 2 independent clauses
Identify and correct the first error for the following sentence: Oddly, nearly every owner has encountered eerie phenomena or so the stories go.
Replace "oddly" with a better starting word (e.g., in fact, incredibly).
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Tone is the author's attitude towards a topic and arises primarily from word choice (Tone=auThor)
Mood is how you, the reader, feels while reading a story. It primarily describes the atmosphere of a story and arises from setting. (Mood=Me)
What is the general outline of an argumentative essay?
Introduction paragraph
Body paragraph 1 (YOUR stance, reason 1)
Body paragraph 2 (YOUR stance, reason 2)
Body paragraph 3 (YOUR stance, reason 3)
Body paragraph 4 (counterargument)
Body paragraph 5 (rebuttal)
Conclusion paragraph
What is juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition is when an author places to opposing ideas nearby in writing to highlight their differences.
Identify and correct the second error for the following sentence: Oddly, nearly every owner has encountered eerie phenomena or so the stories go.
There needs to be a comma after "or". In fact, nearly every owner has encountered eerie phenomena, or so the stories go.
What is point of view? What are the three types?
Point of view refers to who is telling a story. In other words, it identifies who the narrator is.
1st POV: I, me, my
2nd POV: You
3rd POV: He/she/him/her
What is the difference between nature and nurture?
Nature: our genetics determine our behavior. Our personality traits and abilities are in our "nature'.
Nurture: our environment, upbringing, and life experiences determine our behavior. We are "nurtured" to behave in certain ways.
He is a fictional character who is famous for surviving an attack from Lord Voldemort. He was placed in Gryffindor house.
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: Many of the tales about the paintings supernatural occurrences are either unverified or exaggerated, making it hard to distinguish fact from folklore.
What is theme?
Theme is the central message/lesson/idea presented in a story. Theme is universal, meaning it can be applied to the story you are reading AND another contexts.
What is the general outline for a body paragraph? Hint: it is more than just a CER
Transition phrase (e.g., to begin, next, additionally)
Claim (rephrase one of your lines of reasoning)
Context (provide context leading up to the quote)
Evidence (provide your quote--2 sentences MAX)
Reasoning (interpret-analyze-evaluate)
Where might you look in a paragraph to identify the main idea?
The first sentence or the last sentence
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: The Portrait of the Maiden, a 16th-century masterpiece with vibrant colors and lifelike details—has been in the collections of nobility, art collectors, and famous institutions worldwide.
The dash after "details" should be replaced with a comma.
What is the difference between internal conflict and external conflict? Provide at least 2 types of external conflict.
Internal conflict happens between a character and him/her self.
External conflict happens between a character and someone or something else.
Examples: character vs. society, character vs. character, character vs. nature
What is the difference between a rebuttal and a counterclaim?
A counterclaim addresses the opposing view/stance of your argument. Whatever stance you took in your THESIS statement, you need to write the opposite of that in your counterclaim.
A rebuttal is when you disprove or explain why the counterclaim is wrong.
What is Ms. Buller's favorite form of potato?
Waffle fries, specifically from Chick Fil A