Editing
Fix the title:
the chocolate is bitter.
The Bitter Chocolate
What are the 6 different types of supporting sentences?
Explain / Describe / Reason / Fact / Example / Define
What are the 4 types of closing sentences?
Restatement / Suggestion / Opinion / Prediction
What are the 3 parts of a paragraph?
beginning / middle / end -- OR -- topic sentence / supporting sentences / closing sentence
Is this sentence simple of compound?
Claire and Frank visit and explore the castle.
Simple
Subject = Claire and Frank
Verb = visit and explore
Fix the fragment:
Chews gum.
--missing subject -- singular
Ex: Jana chews gum.
What type of supporting sentence is this...
Candy is sweet and fun.
describe -- sweet / fun = adjectives
Write a closing sentence.
Topic Sentence: Scotland has amazing nature.
Opinion -
I think... / I feel... / In my opinion... / The best... / The most...
What is the main subject and controlling idea?
TV Series are a fun activity.
MS =
CI =
MS = TV series
CI = a fun activity
Is this sentence simple of compound?
Jamie fights with the soldier, and he hurts his shoulder.
Compound
Subject 1 = Jamie -- Verb 1 = fights
Subject 2 = he -- verb 2 = hurts
Fix the fragment:
Thamer the green car.
missing verb -- singular form
Ex: Thamer drives the green car.
What type of supporting sentence is this...
Candy means a treat made from sugar.
define -- means
Write a closing sentence.
Topic Sentence: Scotland has amazing nature.
Suggestion -
If..., ...should/should not...
What is the main subject and controlling idea?
The prettiest flowers are roses.
MS =
CI =
MS = roses
CI = prettiest flowers
Is this sentence simple of compound?
Murtagh, Rupert, and Angus ride horses on the road.
Simple
Subject = Murtagh, Rupert, and Angus
Verb = ride
Fix the sentence:
The mouse nibble a crumb of cheese.
The mouse nibbles a crumb of cheese.
What type of supporting sentence is this...
Candy is delicious because it is sweet.
reason -- because
Write a closing sentence.
Topic Sentence: Scotland has amazing nature.
Prediction -
If..., ...will/will not...
What are the 5 steps we follow to write a paragraph?
Brainstorm --> Outline --> Write --> Review --> Edit
Is this sentence simple of compound?
Geillis picks flowers in the garden, but Dougal hunts in the forest.
Compound
Subject 1 = Geillis -- Verb 1= picks
Subject 2 = Dougal -- Verb 2 = hunts
Fix the sentence:
Khalid play the guitar outside.
Khalid plays the guitar outside.
What type of supporting sentence is this...
Candy comes in shapes like lollipops and gummies.
example -- like
Write a closing sentence.
Topic Sentence: Scotland has amazing nature.
Restatement -
The nature in Scotland is amazing.
Scotland has fantastic nature.
(There are also other correct examples).
Why do we make a brainstorm and outline before we write?
:)
Ms. Fitz prepares the dinner feast. Colum waits at the table.
Ms. Fitz prepares the dinner feast, and Colum waits at the table.
*so could also work here.