Transition Words
Parts of a Paragraph
Capitalization
Punctuation
Find & Fix the Error
100
What are "yet" and "but" used to do in a sentence?

They signal a contrast between what came before and what is after.

100

A paragraph has one _______.

topic

100

Give 3 examples of things that should be capitalized.

Answers can be: Proper names, names of places, titles, etc.


100

Is this wrong or right?  Why?

I need to go now .I don't want to be late .See you soon!

Wrong: the period goes immediately after the last word in the sentence. Then there is a space.

100

I wanted to stop watching the movie, and I got sucked in and couldn't shut it off.

the "and" should be "but" to signal CONTRAST.  "And" is only to give additional information.

200

If I wrote a paragraph and used "first," "second," and "Finally," in the paragraph, what are JOBS of those words? (What does each of those words do?)

They each introduce a new idea. 

200

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

The introduction sentence
200

What are things that should NOT be capitalized, in general?

Common names of things (We are going to the zoo vs. We are going to the San Antonio Zoo.) 
200

When do we use a colon (:)?

When giving a list.

200
She told her husband, "please stop watching that on TV.  I'm afraid I might have nightmares because of it!"

Inside quotation marks (" ... "), the first word needs to be capitalized.

300

The pregnant woman had a strong craving for noodles; ______, she asked her husband to get Chinese take-out for her.

therefore 

300

What are the middle sentences of a paragraph called?

Supporting Sentences

300

Which letters should be capitalized in the goodwill excel center?  Why?

Goodwill Excel Center

300

What kind of punctuation is used when 'therefore' or 'however' are in the middle of a sentence?

...; therefore, ...

...; however, ...

300

when we visited new york city, we went to times square.

When we went to New York City, we went to Times Square.

400

I really love Mexican food; ______, I don't feel that most Mexican restaurants in Austin have authentic Mexican food.

however

400

1. How many supporting sentences should be in a paragraph? 2. What is the job of each supporting sentence?

1. 3-5

2. Each supporting sentence provides detail about the topic of the paragraph

400

What do you think is most difficult for you when remembering what to capitalize and what not to capitalize?  Why do you think that it's difficult?

Thank you for sharing!

400

What is the job of an exclamation point?  (!)

To emphasize a point or to show emotion

400
My kids have been driving me crazy; however, I want to take a vacation and leave them with my in-laws for a week.

"however" should be changed to "therefore" (=drawing a conclusion, not showing contrast)

500
"Please buy milk, eggs and broccoli at the grocery store.  _______, please remember to get toilet paper as well."

Additionally

500

The last sentence of a paragraph is the conclusion sentence.  What should you do when you write a conclusion sentence?

I should provide a summary of the main points and/or provide a summary of the topic.

500

Name 3 places in Austin that should be capitalized.

Examples: Lake Austin, Franklin's BBQ, Torchy's Tacos ... etc.

500
Wrong or right?  That bird is trying to find its baby to feed it its worm.
Right.  its = possession; it's = it is
500

When we visited san antonio last week, we went to the zoo, the alamo and sea world.

When we visited San Antonio last week, we went to the zoo, the Alamo and Sea World.

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