Informative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Commas
Other Punctuation
Miscellaneous
100
When writing an INFORMATIVE essay, follow this form (# of paragraphs)
What is the Five Paragraph Form?
100
This is the minimum number of paragraphs required for a solid persuasive essay.
What are six paragraphs?
100
Place the commas in the sentence below, and tell what rule about commas you are following: Jill don't forget the sandwiches.
Jill, don't forget the sandwiches. (direct address rule)
100
Punctuate the following sentence. While you're at the store, Stacy yelled, buy some more milk
"While you're at the store," Stacy yelled, "buy some more milk."
100
Place the semicolon correctly in the sentence. I'm not very tired however, I shouldn't stay up too late because it's a school night.
I'm not very tired; however, I shouldn't stay up too late because it's a school night.
200
This is the first line in an INFORMATIVE (or PERSUASIVE essay) that makes the reader want to read on.
What is the lead sentence?
200
This is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph in a PERSUASIVE essay which states the writer's position in an argument.
What is the claim?
200
Place commas correctly in the following sentence, and tell what rule this follows? One of the most gas efficient vehicles the Toyota Prius runs partially on battery power.
One of the most gas efficient vehicles, the Toyota Prius, runs partially on battery power. (appositive phrase rule)
200
Punctuate the following sentence. The child asked When is Grandma coming to visit
The child asked, "When is Grandma coming to visit?"
200
This is a propaganda technique that persuades the reader by reaching out to his or her emotional side.
What is an emotional appeal?
300
These are the names of each paragraph in an informative essay (listed in order).
What is the introduction, body (1, 2 & 3) and conclusion?
300
This is the fourth paragraph in a PERSUASIVE essay in which the writer "listens to" or addresses the other side of the issue.
What is the opposing viewpoint?
300
Place the a comma s in the sentence below, and tell what rules you are following. German Shepherds are large protective pets but many people prefer tiny dogs.
German Shephers are large, protective pets, but many people prefer tiny dogs. (commas to separate adjectives; commas to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction in a compound sentence)
300
These are types of literature whose titles are punctuated using quotation marks.
What are short pieces of literature: poems, magazine articles, television episodes, chapters in a book, short stories?
300
This is a propaganda technique that convinces the reader by addressing widely accepted values of society. Example: Value your children, for they are the future. All men are created equal. Murder takes away another's right to live.
What is an ethical appeal?
400
This is the first sentence of the concluding paragraph in an INFORMATIVE essay.
What is a restated thesis?
400
This is the fifth paragraph in a PERSUASIVE essay which speaks against the opposing viewpoint; this paragraph contains the writer's strongest argument.
What is the rebuttal or counter argument?
400
Place commas where they are necessary, and tell what rule you are following. Walmart sells household items garden accessories and food products.
Walmart sells household items, garden accessories, and food products. (commas in a list)
400
These are types of literature whose titles are underlined (or placed in italics when typed).
What is a long piece of literature: novel, drama, television series, magazine title, film?
400
Use the superlative "horrible" correctly in the sentence. Last night's tornado was the _____________ experience of her life.
Last night's tornado was the most horrible experience of her life.
500
This is solid thesis statement for an essay on Abraham Lincoln's impact on American history which includes these three main ideas: 16th President, Civil War leader, strong character of integrity.
What is "Abraham Lincoln impacted the history of the United States as the 16th President, through his leadership in the Civil War and the example of integrity of character that he portrayed"?
500
This is an example of a "call to action" at the very end of a PERSUASIVE essay that tells the reader to go do something about what he or she just learned.
What is (share your call to action verbally - must be approved by teacher) "Register to become a Republican/Democrat today!" "Tell your local newspaper how you feel!" "Don't waste another moment; act now!"
500
Place a comma where it is necessary, and tell what rule you are following. Since Lucy's cousins were visiting she decided to clean her room.
Since Lucy's cousins were visiting, she decided to clean her room. (commas after an introductory phrase)
500
Punctuate the following sentence correctly. (Use commas and a colon) Dogs can be taught many tricks opening doors fetching sticks and playing dead.
Dogs can be taught many tricks: opening doors, fetching sticks, and playing dead.
500
Place the correct pronouns in the following sentences. Does anyone have ___________ homework finished? Many students gave me ____________ homework early.
Does anyone have his or her homework finished? Many students gave me their homework early.
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