The Persuasive Essay
When you write a position statement (thesis statement), how many reasons do you need to give?
Two (2)
The sentence below contains what and how can it be fixed?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Run-On Sentence
Next week I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Next week I am taking the English II EOC; I know I will do great.
What type of sentence is this (Compound, Complex, or Simple)?
I will pass the test next week, and my mom will be so proud of me.
Compound
Name the text genres you may see on the STAAR?
Fiction, Drama, Poetry, Literary Non-Fiction, Informational Text
What is the mood of the text below:
“Do you know, I always thought unicorns were fabulous monsters, too? I never saw one alive before!”
“Well, now that we have seen each other,” said the unicorn, “if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you.”
Playful, whimsical, magical, etc.
What three things go in your introductory paragraph?
Hook, Bridge, Thesis
Correct this sentence:
Next week I took the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Next week, I take the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
What type of sentence is this:
While working out, April pulled a muscle.
Complex
What is the term used to describe writing that appeals to one of the five senses?
Imagery/Sensory Language
What is the tone of the text below:
We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.
Inspired, awe, etc.
What do you need to add to your body paragraphs to ensure your arguments are clear and engaging?
An example with details
What acronym can you use to join sentences together?
FANBOYS
What type of sentence is this:
Mary ate dinner.
Simple
What word means the author's attitude toward the subject of the work?
Tone
What is the theme of the story below:
Mandy really hated the new girl. She was getting everyone's attention. Mandy was really lucky though. She had a very close group of friends, but Mandy started spreading rumors about the new girl to her friends. She spread lies about her to the whole school. Everyone knew Mandy was lying and spreading rumors. All of Mandy's friends stopped talking to her.
Be grateful for what you have
OR
Don't let your jealousy direct your decisions
OR
Don't lie or spread lies.
What are the three things you need in your conclusion?
Thesis, Bridge, Ocean
Greg would like to use a more appropriate word in this sentence: Designers take advantage of gravity to generate speed on their rides as cars lower these slopes. Which word should replace lower in this sentence?
F depart
G extend
H descend
J increase
H Descend
What type of sentence is this:
The dog barked furiously; the cat hissed violently.
Compound
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as.
What elements must EVERY short story have?
Setting, theme, characters, conflict
Should you use "in conclusion" when starting your conclusion?
No
Correct this sentence
The girl, the one that lives on my street went to the movies yesterday.
The girl, the one that lives on my street, went to the movies yesterday.
What type of sentence is this:
While working late at night, Mario was afraid someone would break-in, and he asked his boss if he could stop working nights.
Compound-complex
What is the term used to describe the lesson/message of a fiction work?
Theme
What is literary nonfiction?
A nonfiction story that has elements of fiction in it (Setting, theme, characters, plot, characters).
For example: personal memoirs are a good example
Like Anne Frank's Diary