Grammar
What is the highlighted word?
Ms. Buono was really happy to be at Bayview!
Adverb
Find the mistake.
Brian was driving home from work, he was halfway there when he realized he forgot his wallet.
Comma Splice
The following are examples of what?
In addition, Moreover, Firstly, Thus
Transition Words
Person vs Person/Self/Society/Nature are all examples of what?
Conflict
A comparison using like or as.
Simile
BONUS: Provide an example
Spot the missing apostrophe:
Lewis friends were all waiting in the living room to surprise him for his birthday.
Lewis's friends were all waiting in the living room to surprise him for his birthday.
What are correct words for these contractions?
She'll be tired tomorrow if she doesn't go to sleep on time.
She will be tired tomorrow if she does not go to sleep on time.
What does the following acronym mean:
T - PPA - PPA - C
Topic Sentence
Point/Proof/Analysis
Conclusion
Name at least 3 details you can use to describe setting
Time of day
Time of year
Time in History
Scenery
Weather
Location
What are the elements needed for a proper MLA format header?
Your name
Teacher name
Course code
Date
Verb tenses:
Ms. Buono ___ (to like) to bake during her spare time. She ___ (to make) cupcakes last week.
Ms. Buono likes to bake during her spare time. She made cupcakes last week.
What is the verb? What is the predicate?
She stirred milk into her coffee.
She stirred milk into her coffee.
What is a thesis statement?
It is the main point of your essay. You are presenting information that proves your thesis statement.
True or False
The climax builds towards the main event of the novel. It adds excitement and reveals more about the characters and conflict.
FALSE
This is the rising action.
(BONUS: what is the climax?)
What is the definition of Digital Footprint?
The record of everything that you do online.
A trail of data that you leave behind while using devices/the internet.
What is the direct object?
The girl in the pink dress brought flowers for her grandmother.
The girl in the pink dress brought flowers for her grandmother.
A word that defines a noun as either definite or indefinite.
Article
BONUS: What are some examples?
After some time apart, Bella realizes her feelings towards Edward are more than just friendly. "'I feel very safe with you' I confessed, mesmerized into telling the truth again" (Meyers 170).
Is this proper quote integration? True or False?
FALSE.
BONUS: How can we fix this?
In Characterization, what does the acronym STEAL mean?
Speech
Thought
Effect on Others
Actions
Looks
A positive or negative attitude towards something, often based on previous viewpoints rather than evidence.
What is the term?
Bias
What are 2 ways to fix a run on sentence?
1. Separate the two complete sentences with a period.
2. Separate the two complete sentences with a semi colon.
3. Separate the two complete sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
4. Add a subordinating conjunction to the beginning of your sentence, then put a comma between the two sentences.
A word or phrase that modifies the noun or pronoun that acts as the subject in the sentence.
Subject Complement
What elements do you need to create an effective introductory paragraph?
A hook; a harness statement; a thesis statement
Create a thematic statement for Borders by Thomas King for the topic of identity.
Answers may vary.
Ex: The work Borders by Thomas King reveals that identity is what makes you who you are, and should not be taken away by someone who does not understand your culture and history.
What are the 5 elements to reading with fluency?
Accuracy, Expression, Punctuation, Pace, Comprehend