Formal Writing
Which sentence is written in FORMAL style?
1. Unfortunately, Ms. White will not be in class on Thursday.
2. I'm not gonna be here.
How does knowing the Plot Diagram help you read a story?
A. It shows that you know how to read.
B. It helps you understand the order of events in the story.
C. It makes it so you don't have to read it and can guess what will happen next.
B. It helps you understand the order of events in the story.
Highlight the transition word:
I wanted to buy the toy. However, I didn't have enough money.
However
Highlight the CONCLUSION in this story:
Jack stepped onto the football field. He looked around nervously. His heart started to pound as the whistle was blown and the ball was snapped. The other team ran up the field and Jack ran toward the Quarterback. Jacks team smiled as he sacked the Quarterback to win the game.
Jacks team smiled as he sacked the Quarterback to win the game.
Van Buren is the best school because of its students, teachers, and school colors.
What is topic 1 in this thesis?
The Students
True or False: This sentence is written in a FORMAL style.
I wanted to buy the toy. However, I didn't have enough money.
True
What is a conflict?
A. A Solution
B. Character
C. A Problem
C. A Problem
First, I will clean my room. Next, I will start my homework.
First
and
Next
Highlight the HOOK in the introduction paragraph:
Just because children are younger than adults, doesn't mean they should have less rights. The ability wear your own clothing is something most adults enjoy in their day. Students should not be required to wear uniforms because they limit their creativity, don't allow for individual expression, and are a form of ageism.
Just because children are younger than adults, doesn't mean they should have less rights.
Van Buren is the best school because of its students, teachers, and school colors.
What is topic 2 in this thesis?
The Teachers
Which sentence is written in a FORMAL style?
1. They did not go to the VBMS football game.
2. They did not go to the Van Buren Middle School football game.
2. They did not go to the Van Buren Middle School football game.
True or False: The Rising Action and Falling Action are considered opposites in the Plot Diagram.
True
Highlight the transition word:
I wanted to watch the football game. However, I needed to finish my homework.
However
Highlight the THESIS STATEMENT in the introduction paragraph:
Just because children are younger than adults, doesn't mean they should have less rights. The ability wear your own clothing is something most adults enjoy in their day. Students should not be required to wear uniforms because they limit their creativity, don't allow for individual expression, and are a form of ageism.
Students should not be required to wear uniforms because they limit their creativity, don't allow for individual expression, and are a form of ageism.
Van Buren is the best school because of its students, teachers, and school colors.
What is topic 3 in this thesis?
School Colors
Which sentence is written in a FORMAL style?
1. The test will be taken on Friday, November 10th.
2. the test will be taken on friday november 10th
1. The test will be taken on Friday, November 10th.
Place the paragraphs in order of how they belong in a 5 paragraph essay.
A. Body Paragraph 1
B. Introduction A
C. Conclusion
D. Body Paragraph 3
E. Body Paragraph 2
A. 2
B. 1
C. 5
D. 4
E. 3
Highlight the transition words:
First, we went to Math. Second, I went to lunch.
First and Second
Highlight the Climax in this story:
Jack stepped onto the football field. He looked around nervously. His heart started to pound as the whistle was blown and the ball was snapped. The other team ran up the field and Jack ran toward the Quarterback. Jacks team smiled as he sacked the Quarterback to win the game.
His heart started to pound as the whistle was blown and the ball was snapped.
Van Buren is the best school because of its students, teachers, and school colors.
What is the claim in this thesis?
Van Buren is the best school.