WRITING WORKSHOP
SPELLING
CAPITALIZATION
QUIZ PREP
HIP HOP NEWS
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26. The writer forgot to fill in the labels. This is so important. What should each label say? A. The left label should say “character traits,” and the right label should say “evidence from the text.” B. The left label should say “Character Traits,” and the right label should say “Evidence from the Text.” C. The left label should say “evidence from the text,” and the right label should say “charcter traits.” D. The left label should say “Evidence from the Text,” and the right label should say “Character Traits.”
B. make sure you capitalize your labels.
100
Correct the spelling of this word below. dissengaged
disengaged
100
Jocelyn wrote and published a book of poem’s called Screaming for the strawberries. What would be the best way to re-write the title of that book? A. Screaming For The Strawberries B. Screaming for the Strawberries C. screaming for the strawberries D. best as is
B. Screaming for the Strawberries
100
Use TABLE 2, on the back of your DO NOW. How should sentence 2 be re-written? A. Segregation happened in all parts of society but there were some heroes working to stop it. B. Segregation happened in all parts of society, but, there, were some heroes working to stop it. C. Segregation happened in all parts of society, but there were some heroes working to stop it. D. Best as is.
C. place a comma before the coordinating conjunction of the compound sentence!
100
Tauheed Epps is the name of what hip hop artist? A. 2 Chainz B. Lil' Wayne C. Drake D. Waka Flaka
A. 2 Chainz
200
When you are writing about finding evidence from the text you should... a. use complete sentences. b. paraphrase in your own words or quote using quotations of where exactly you found that information in the text. c. refer to exact parts of the passage that show what you're writing or thinking. d. do all the above.
D. All the above... 1) use complete sentences, 2) paraphrase in your own words or quote using quotations of where exactly you found that information in the text, and 3) refer to exact parts of the passage that show what you're writing or thinking.
200
Correct the spelling of the word below prezentashion
presentation
200
A proper noun is… A. a word that shows action, for example “mayor” B. a city, state, or season, for example the word “city” C. a word that is specific and capitalized, for example “Principal Esposito” D. names of people for example Billy Bob.
C. specific and gets capitalized.
200
Use TABLE 1. for this question. In sentence 7, how should the underlined word be re-written? A. They’re B. Their C. Thayer D. Best as is.
B. their... possessive pronoun. THERE is a place.
200
Which is a pair of rappers from the great state of Georgia? A. Niki Minaj and Eminem B. Kanye and T.I. C. 2 Chainz and Future D. Ludacris and Jay-Z.
C. 2 Chainz 'n' Future, though T.I. and Luda are also from Atlanta, Georgia.
300
28. How should the evidence of patience from the text be written? A. It took time and planning to do this work. Sentence 5 shows that Brown vs. the Board of Education was passed three years before. So, that’s three years of planning were used. Plus, to communicate with the president directly, as in sentence 6, is not something quick and easy, but takes time. B. Lots of hard work takes a lot of time. C. It took time and planning to do this work. Brown vs. the Board of Education was passed three years before. So, that’s three years of planning were used. Plus, to communicate with the president directly is not something quick and easy, but takes time. D. Working to end segregation can take a long time. I bet that a lot more people would have done it if they weren’t patient.
A. It took time and planning to do this work. Sentence 5 shows that Brown vs. the Board of Education was passed three years before. So, that’s three years of planning were used. Plus, to communicate with the president directly, as in sentence 6, is not something quick and easy, but takes time.
300
How do you spell the word for the time of day after lunch time until the evening?
afternoon
300
In TABLE 1, In sentence 4, how should the underlined portion be re-written? A. the Governor of Arkansas Orval Faubus B. the governor of Arkansas orval faubus C. the governor of arkansas Orval Faubus D. Best as is.
A. we capitalize names of titles
300
In TABLE 1, How should sentence 8 be re-written? A. Until the 1960s, the United States saw segregation in schools hospitals legal courts grocery stores restaurants and more. B. Until the 1960s, the United States saw segregation in schools, hospitals, legal courts, grocery stores, restaurants and more. C. Until the 1960s, the United States saw segregation in schools, hospitals, legal courts, grocery stores, restaurants and, more. D. Best as is.
d. best as is... commas in a series... e.g. I like cats, dogs, and fish.
300
What is one of the biggest differences between old school and new school hip hop? A. More singing in old school hip hop. B. More female artists old school hip hop. C. More unity and overcoming violence in old school hip. D. More violence and degrading of women in old school.
C. You see, the truth is that old school hip hop used to be about people uniting to overcome the difficulties and hardships of being African-American in the USA. The music compelled social change, progress, growth, unification, and problem solving. Instead, what's today's hip hop seem to be about?
400
When you fill out a table like this you should be sure to write out and capitalize your _________________.
labels!
400
How do you spell the word pair below? medafor AND segreghashion
metaphor AND segregation
400
Which 3 words should be capitalized 1. state 6. st. louis board of education 2. city 7. police department 3. principal 8. chicago police department 4. mayor slay 5. board of education
4. Mayor Slay 6. St. Louis Board of Edcuation 8. Chicago Police Department
400
We had an applesauce drinking contest and sang songs. B. Billy Bob and Andy wrote a goofy story about monster trucks. C. Je’Nai's new dog was large, shaggy, and very sweet. D. Elbert went to the store, and Ledra played the game.
D. compound sentence = 2 clauses, comma, conjunction
400
Who is the speaker of this profound quote about Kim Kardashian? “I think she’s cute. And, no, she’s not too old for me. Above 40 is a little too old for me.”
Justin Bieber
500
Use table 1 on the back of your DO NOW to answer this question... ... Which sentence contains an example of figurative language known as simile? A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 4 D. None of these.
Sentence 2... simile is figurative language using like or as... I was as hungry as a horse!
500
How do correct the spelling of the three words below? 1. missunderstood 2. prevanted 3. constetushion
1. misunderstood 2. prevented 3. constitution
500
Which set of classes are written correctly? A. English and Math B. Writing and French C. writing and spanish D. social studies and Spanish
D. most subjects do not get capitalized... languages always do get capitalized!
500
Which sentence contains a compound predicate? A. There weren’t enough students in the room. B. I love swimming. C. My mom and my sister drive a Lambo? D. I sang and danced all day!
D. compound predicate, more than one verb
500
Your teachers have a meeting in Houston, Texas this summer! What celebrities do they expect to meet there? ? ? ? ? ?
-- Mary J. Blige for sure -- Beyonce, possible special guest maybe... -- Her hubby? Who knows!
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