Personal Narrative
What is the purpose of a personal narrative?
to tell a story about your life
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I went on a college visit to ohio university this past weekend
I went on a college visit to Ohio University this past weekend.
What is the purpose of expository writing?
to explain, inform
Punctuate the dialogue
Have a glass of tea with your lunch mom stated
"Have a glass of tea with your lunch," mom stated.
Combine these two sentences
Walking to work isn't easy. It is good exercise.
Walking to work isn't easy, but it is good exercise.
Place change, Action change, Time change, Speaker change
me and my mom went to giant eagle this Morning
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My mom and I went to Giant Eagle this morning.
What is the last sentence in the introduction paragraph called that tells what the whole paper is about?
thesis/claim
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Linda and I are planning to see a movie in town this weekend Max said
"Linda and I are planning to see a movie in town this weekend," Max said.
Which emotion is being shown and not told!
It was my first day of school. Not just any school... a NEW school! I looked at the floor and crossed my arms as I walked into the building. I didn't want to talk to people. I blushed as some classmates approached me. I spoke softly and kept looking at the ground.
A) tired
B) Sad
C) Nervous
D) Shy
C- nervous
True or False.
A narrative should have a thesis statement or claim.
False
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were gonna upgrade are computer so its more fast
We're going to upgrade our computer so it's faster.
How many paragraphs should an expository essay have?
4-5
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Are you ready for the game Coach Pensky inquired
"Are you ready for the game?" coach Pensky inquired.
When you revise a paper think ARMS. What does ARMS stand for?
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
What type of hook is the following?
“Quick, hit the floor,” my dad yelled. “Whatever you do, don’t look up!” my mother added as I dropped to the floor and slid myself under my bed. It was a terrifying night for my family when we discovered a bat in our house.
Dialogue or speaking lead
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meikos phone ring more louder than mine do
Meiko's phone rings louder than mine does.
What do you call words or phrases such as: therefore, in addition, furthermore
transitions
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Ms. Greene may I go to lunch early her assistant asked
"Ms. Greene, may I go to lunch early?" her assistant asked.
Which transition word would best fit?
---- they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time as they were lacking in skills and knowledge.
A) Although
B) As
C) Since
D) Despite
E) However
A) although
A few hours later, In the morning, and Meanwhile are all examples of what?
transitions
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i where sunglasses in the summer, because the sun shines to strong for me
I wear sunglasses in the summer because the sun shines too strongly for me.
What type of hook is the following example?
startling fact, quotation, show don't tell
My blood was rushing, my heart was thumping, and I could hear it in my ears. My body had broken out in a sweat and shook.
show don't tell
Punctuate the dialogue correctly
Ouch yelled Tammy I just hit my thumb with the hammer!
"Ouch," yelled Tammy, "I just hit my thumb with the hammer!"
Create a showing sentence using the following telling statement.
It was late fall.
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