Peachy Speechy
(parts of speech)
ParaGREATS!
(paragraphs)
Cap'N
(capitalization)
Pro/Con-nouns
(pronouns)
Potpourri
(anything)
100
In a sentence, this a person, place or thing.
A noun
100
DAILY DOUBLE
The minimum number sentences in a paragraph.
100
I asked dad to drive me to Emily’s house.
I asked (my) Dad to drive me to Emily’s house.
100
When doing a plie, the ballerina should keep her knees over her toes. You shouldn’t allow your knees to turn inward or one could damage one’s knees and ankles.
When doing a plie, the ballerina should keep her knees over her toes. She shouldn’t allow her knees to turn inward or she could damage her knees and ankles.
100
This is the side of the paper which the MLA heading (name, date, etc) goes on your assignments.
The left
200
This part of the sentence tells the reader that something is being done.
A verb
200
The first sentence of a paragraph
The topic sentence
200
I grew up in the south.
I grew up in the South.
200
I gave Todd a new bike and a video game; it made him happy.
I gave Todd a new bike and a video game; they made him happy.
200
Of the three boys, Mike runs faster.
Of the three boys, Mike runs fastest.
300
The part of speech that modifies a noun.
An adjective
300
The function of the topic sentence.
Gives the overall thought of the paragraph.
300
I really want to go to the Brand New Mall and see whether they sell Bieber Fever cologne.
I really want to go to the brand new mall and see whether they sell Bieber Fever cologne.
300
Hello. You want to speak to Marianne? This is her.
Hello. You want to speak to Marianne? This is she.
300
I would of gotten you a present if I’d known it was your birthday.
I would have gotten you a present if I’d known it was your birthday.
400
The part of speech an adverb modifies.
A verb
400
The last sentence of a paragraph that sums up the overall meaning of the paragraph.
The conclusion.
400
The City where Batman lives is Gotham City.
The city where Batman lives is Gotham City.
400
The DJ told we dancers to keep on partying.
The DJ told us dancers to keep on partying.
400
I wonder whether it’s going to rain?
I wonder whether it’s going to rain.
500
A class of words that are used before nouns or pronouns to form phrases functioning as modifiers of verbs, nouns, or adjectives, and that typically express a spatial, temporal, or other.
A preposition
500
The sentences that support the topic sentence.
Supporting sentences.
500
The headline read, “Local tatooine kid wins scholarship from jabba the hut.”
The headline read, “Local Tatooine Kid Wins Scholarship from Jabba the Hut."
500
We’re going out to dinner alone – just Erica and me.
We’re going out to dinner alone – just Erica and I.
500
I see Emily and Kristopher, but where’s the other chupacabras?
I see Emily and Kristopher, but where are the other chupacabras?
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