Grammar
I _____ busy this weekend.
is/are/am
I am busy this weekend.
Where does the comma go? Or where do the commas go?
I met my brother Andrew for a game of golf.
I met my brother, Andrew, for a game of golf.
What is a plot in a story?
Sequence of events
Topic sentence?
What are the names of paragraphs in an essay?
Introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs
Your/You're
You're very funny.
At the store I will get candy chicken and vegetables.
At the store, I will get candy, chicken and vegetables.
What is the theme in a story?
It is the overall message or a lesson learned
What is the last sentence of a paragraph?
Concluding sentence
What is a thesis sentence?
The sentence that tells us what the entire essay is about
She _______ no bubble gum.
has/have
She has no bubble gum.
Where does the period go and what should be capitalized?
Shenzhen is a fun city it has a lot to do
Shenzhen is a fun city. It has a lot to do.
What is setting?
Where the story takes place.
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
4-6
Where do the topic sentences go in an essay?
The first sentence of each body paragraph
Mom _____ bringing me tea during break.
is/are
Mom is bringing me tea during break.
Which is the correct form of it is?
Its
It is
It is
Name three themes found in stories you have read.
Answers may vary.
How many supporting details should you include in a paragraph?
Three
Name a transition that keeps order in an essay
First, second, third, etc.
The students ______ looking forward to class ending.
is/are
The students are looking forward to class ending.
Where does the comma go?
I like peanut butter but I do not like peanut butter cookies.
I like peanut butter, but I do not like peanut butter cookies.
What is the climax in a story?
The highest part of a story -- when a problem occurs.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To tell us what the paragraph is about
Name one transition that indicates an essay is ending
In conclusion, finally, All in all,