Appositives
What is an appositive?
The extra bit of information that adds context to a sentence
What is the purpose of prewriting?
To brainstorm and organize ideas before writing a draft.
What do you need to go to the library?
A pass created by your teacher
Who is the Protagonist (main character) in The Most Dangerous Game?
Rainsford
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
Identify the appositive in this sentence: "My dog, a golden retriever, loves swimming."
"a golden retriever"
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main idea or argument of a paper.
Name two genres of fiction.
Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, or Classics
What is General Zaroff’s twisted game?
Hunting humans.
Combine these sentences using a coordinating conjunction: "It’s raining. We are going to the store."
It’s raining, but we are going to the store.
Combine these sentences using an appositive: "Mr. Jones is my teacher. He loves to read."
Mr. Jones, my teacher, loves to read.
True or False: A thesis should be a question.
False (it should be a statement).
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction is made-up or imaginary stories, while non-fiction is based on facts and real events.
Who ends up winning the game?
Rainsford
What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating conjunction?
A coordinating conjunction connects two equal clauses, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.
True or False: An appositive must always be set off by commas.
False (it depends on whether the appositive is essential or nonessential).
What are the two main texts that we are using for this essay?
The Most Dangerous Game and "Born a Crime" from It's Trevor Noah
Can you go to the library while SOLs are going on?
How are Rainsford and Zaroff similar?
Rainsford said there are two types of people: hunters and huntees.
Zaroff said there are two types of people: strong and weak.
Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction: "Because it was raining, we stayed inside" or "We stayed inside, but it was raining"?
"Because it was raining, we stayed inside."
What is the difference between an essential and nonessential appositive?
An essential appositive is needed to identify the noun and does not use commas. A nonessential appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.
Without looking, what is our prompt for this essay?
Adversity is essential for personal growth and success. Use real life examples from your text of individuals who have overcome significant challenges to achieve their goals, and discuss how their experiences demonstrate the importance of survival and perseverance in the face of hardship.
When does the Library open?
8:00am
What page has the line: "Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels"?
Page 23
Combine these sentences using any conjunction: "I love chocolate. I can't eat it often."
I love chocolate even though I can't eat it often.