Right Words, Right Way
I can’t wait to see ___ new puppy.
there, their, they're
their
WHAT is a claim?
what we know or want to prove
How can dialogue enhance a narrative?
Dialogue reveals character traits, advances the plot, and makes the story more dynamic and realistic.
Which words in this sentence should be capitalized? "the great gatsby is a famous novel by f. scott fitzgerald."
The Great Gatsby is a famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
i went to disneyland and ate churros.
I, Disneyland
Which word would you use to describe a location?
there, their, they're
there
Evidence should be___________ in order to use it in our writing.
WHY is the setting in a story so important?
sets the stage
True or False: The first word of a quotation should always be capitalized.
True (if it begins a complete sentence).
This sneaky story element teaches you something without shouting it out. What is it?
theme
___ going to the concert later tonight.
there, their, they're
they're
True or False: Informative writing should include opinions. AND WHY?
False. Informative writing focuses on facts and evidence.
LIST 2 types of conflict.
person vs person, self, nature, supernatural, society
Identify the misspelled word: "The restaurant was famouse for its delicios desserts."
"famouse" should be "famous," and "delicios" should be "delicious."
Who’s telling the story if the narrator says, "I couldn’t believe my eyes!
first- person narrator
I’d love to join you, but I’m ___ tired.
too, to, two
too
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.
The ___ introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.
exposition
Wow I cant believe its already Friday.
Wow! I can’t believe it’s already Friday.
After the game we ate pizza ice cream and brownies
After the game, we ate pizza, ice cream, and brownies.
Correct the error in this sentence:
"There going to bring too sandwiches two the picnic."
They’re going to bring two sandwiches to the picnic.
The introduction of an informative essay should include a ___ to grab the reader’s attention.
hook
What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?
First-person narration uses "I" or "we," and the narrator is a character in the story, while third-person narration uses "he," "she," or "they," and the narrator is outside the story.
WHY do we care about spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation in our writing?
life skill- practice for communication
affect or effect?
The movie had a huge ___ on me!
effect