Punctuation
Add the correct punctuation to the sentence:
I saw a spider and screamed loudly, SPIDER
I saw a spider and screamed loudly, "SPIDER!"
good morning ms beevers, how are you today
Good morning, Ms. Beevers, how are you today?
What are some groups of words that are ALWAYS capitalized?
Names
Proper nouns (specific peoples, places, and things)
Order the elements correctly for a standard paragraph.
main point 1
introduction
conclusion
main point 2
main point 3
introduction
main point 1
main point 2
main point 3
conclusion
Define a topic sentence
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph
Add the correct punctuation to the sentence:
Where are we going on our trip
Where are we going on our trip?
I am really looking forward to fall weather coming up. I love the cool weather!
What words should be capitalized?
walmart
store
school
fayetteville high school
sister
mom
lauren
i
target
movie theater
fiesta square
month
monday
june
Walmart
Fayetteville High School
Lauren
I
Fiesta Square
June
Monday
What is the purpose of the introduction? What should it include?
The introduction should introduce the topic that you are writing about.
Define "interpret"
Explain the meaning of words, information, or actions.
Correct the punctuation mistakes:
Hey Jacob what, is your favorite food.
Hey Jacob, what is your favorite food?
my favorite menu item from chick fil a is the chocolate chip cookie?
My favorite menu item from Chick-Fil-A is the chocolate chip cookie.
Fix the capitalization errors:
school is now only Monday, tuesday, and wednesday.
School is now only Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
5-7
Define "complex"
The state of being intricate or complicated, for example, "The novel's plot had a lot of complexity."
Correct the punctuation mistakes:
Yesterday I, noticed that the hallways? were really loud
Yesterday I noticed that the hallways were really loud.
we go to holt middle school and will go to ramay junior high next year
We go to Holt Middle School and will go to Ramay Junior High next year.
Fix the capitalization errors:
my best friend, tyler, is flying to the beach with me in florida. i cannot wait to eat shrimp and fresh seafood on sunday when we get there.
My best friend, Tyler is flying to the beach with me in Florida. I cannot wait to eat shrimp and fresh seafood on Sunday when we get there.
What type of sentences comes at the end of a paragraph and restates the introduction and main points?
Conclusion/Closure
To avoid something, such as "The criminal tried to evade the police."
Where should I put the punctuation to end the THREE Sentences?
Last night for dinner we had macaroni and cheese I thought that dinner was delicious macaroni is my favorite food
Last night for dinner we had macaroni and cheese with chicken tenders. I thought that dinner was delicious! Macaroni and cheese is my favorite food.
my dad and sister, Lucy went to get me a new pair of nikes on saturday
My dad and sister, Lucy went to get me a new pair of Nike's on Saturday.
What words on the list need to be capitalized?
mcdonalds
glasses
ray ban
thanksgiving
holiday
adidas
boots
food
pringles
McDonalds
Ray Ban
Thanksgiving
Adidas
Pringles
In conclusion, penguins are arctic animals with special skills that allow them to adapt. Penguins are animals that live in arctic climates. Penguins have thick layers of fat and feathers that keep them warm. Emperor penguins live in a group called a colony, which helps them stay warm. Finally, penguins have flipper like wings and webbed feet to help them swim and catch fish to eat.
Sentence 1 becomes the last sentence.
Sentence 2 becomes first sentence.
Last 3 sentences follow the first sentence.
Define "persevere"
To continue steadfastly or firmly in spite of obstacles, such as "Despite the challenges, they persevered."