Things to Remember
What does SCR mean and how many paragraphs should you have in your response?
Short Constructed Response. At least 1 paragraph
What change, if any, is needed in the sentence?
These crystals are Classified as selenite crystals, meaning they are translucent.
F. Change Classified to classified
G. Delete the comma after crystals
H. Change translucent to transluscent
J. No change is needed.
F. Change Classified to classified
What change should be made in the sentence?
A pet can teach children responsability and encourage families to spend time together.
A. Change can teach to taught
B. Insert a colon after children
C. Change responsability to responsibility
D. Change to spend to spending
C. Change responsability to responsibility
True or False:
You should always put a comma before coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
Ex: I was starving, so I went to get Chipotle.
True
What is the name of the main villain in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame?
True or False:
It is okay to summarize your evidence instead of using direct text evidence.
False.
What change should Jazmin make in the sentence?
Naica is on top of an ancient underground fault, which is a break in the ground where the tektonic plates of Earth have shifted.
A. Delete the comma after fault
B. Change break to brake
C. Change tektonic to tectonic
D. Change have shifted to have shifts
C. Change tektonic to tectonic
Veronica has not used the most effective word in the sentence. Which word should replace USE to create a more effective sentence?
I would recommend a savings account as a first step for everyone—it’s easy to open an account, and if your money is in the bank, you’re less likely to use it on an impulsive purchase
F. waste
G. designate
H. need
J. employ
F. waste
How do you use a colon properly? (:)
To introduce something or point out details
Who won the Superbowl this year?
The Philadelphia Eagles
For an Extended Constructed Response, how many paragraphs SHOULD you have?
(There is difference between a minimum amount and how many you should have)
4
One Intro, Two body paragraphs, One conclusion
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 12?
Getting a credit card is not easy when you do not have a long work history.
A. In either case
B. Correspondingly
C. To put it differently
D. Unfortunately
D. Unfortunately
The sentence is unclear. How should it be revised?
Having my credit history included on the family credit report, handling my card wisely became very important to me.
F. Having my credit history included on the family credit report encouraged me to handle my card wisely.
G. Because I had my credit history included on the family credit report, it was highly motivating to handle my card wisely.
H. It became a primary goal of mine to handle my card wisely with the family credit report having my credit history included on it.
J. I wanted to handle my card wisely with it including my credit history on the family credit report.
F. Having my credit history included on the family credit report encouraged me to handle my card wisely.
Is the semicolon in this sentence being used properly?
The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.
Yes
Finish the song:
"Aaron Pierre, that's _____"
Mufasa
If your mind goes blank when it comes time to annotate, what is the ONE thing you should remember to annotate for each text?
Main idea of each paragraph.
What change should Jazmin make in the sentence?
There are still corners of the world that have not been seen by human eyes, perhaps with surprises just as dazzeling as the Cave of Crystals.
F. Change There are to There’s
G. Change have to has
H. Delete the comma after eyes
J. Change dazzeling to dazzling
J. Change dazzeling to dazzling
Revise the following sentence. Move the phrases and clauses to create a more effective sentence.
The fish are dead, most of them are, after being dragged around for hours in a crowded net.
Most of the fish are dead after hours of being dragged around in a crowded net.
OR
After hours of being dragged around in a crowded net, most of the fish are dead.
Explain how to fix the following sentence.
I love to read, I also enjoy writing.
This is a comma splice.
- Change comma to a period OR semicolon
- Add "And" after the comma (FANBOYS)
What is it called when you are about to lose control or act impulsively because of your emotions/anger?
Crash out
When it asks you to write a correspondence, what type of response are you writing?
A letter
What is the correct way to write sentences 21 and 22?
(21) If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico. (22) Then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.
A. If there is a shocking cave like this: 980 feet below the surface of Mexico then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.
B. If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico; then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.
C. If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico then there could be more discoveries, just like it, in other parts of the world.
D. If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico, then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.
D. If there is a shocking cave like this 980 feet below the surface of Mexico, then there could be more discoveries just like it in other parts of the world.
(26) Lincoln put the same effort he used during casual interactions into preparing for his speeches. (27) He dedicated hours of study and research to his subject matter and practiced his speeches aloud frequently. (28) When Lincoln wrote a speech, he would keep perfecting it until it was exactly how he wanted. (29) He also thought a great deal about the best way to reach his audience. (30) Which story would best convey his message? (31) Lincoln genuinely cared about the people who listened to him speak and believed in inspiring others with hope and good ideas.
The word GOOD is not the most effective word to use in sentence 31. Which word should replace good in the sentence?
A. charming
B. positive
C. necessary
D. appropriate
B. positive
Grammar Joke: Which dinosaur knows the most words?
A Thesaurus.
What is the best-selling video game of all time? (extra 100 points if you know how many have been sold)
Minecraft (over 300 million copies)