Class Routine
To enter the classroom you must have _____.
a. Your phone
b. Your student ID
c. A jacket
d. A starbucks coffee for Mrs. Cooper
b. Your student ID
If you were NOT absent and you turn in work late, Mrs. Cooper will accept it but _____% will be taken off.
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
b. 10%
Which of the following is a correct example of capitalization usage?
a. a Wrinkle in time
b. a Wrinkle in Time
c. A Wrinkle in Time
d. A Wrinkle In Time
c. A Wrinkle in Time
What is the point of citing evidence in our writing?
To support our claims with details and facts; to prove what we are saying is correct
What is Mrs. Cooper's dog's name?
Hilo!
a. Sign out and take the pass
b. Ask Mrs Cooper for permission by silently showing the bathroom sign
c. Go quickly so others can go if needed
d. Toss the pass on the table when you get back
d. Toss the pass on the table when you get back
If a student chooses to do essay corrections, they can only get up to a ____%.
a. 70%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. Students cannot do essay corrections
c. 90%
What words should be capitalized?
a. Titles and names of people, places, and things.
b. Brands (Nike, American Eagle, Kirkland)
c. Objects (computer, basketball, chair)
d. both a and b.
e. both c and d.
d. both a and b.
Why is it important to cite where we got our evidence from?
it allows you to give credit to the original source of information, avoid plagiarism by clearly distinguishing your ideas from others', and build credibility by demonstrating where your facts and arguments come from, enabling readers to verify the information and further explore the topic if needed
A personal narrative is a fictional story about someone.
True or False?
FALSE. A personal narrative is a true story someone writes about themselves.
What do you need to bring with you to school each day?
a. your charged Chromebook
b. your Chromebook charger
c. your computer mouse
d. A & B
d. A & B
What is the iReady reading lesson requirement?
When you start a new paragraph you should ____
a. use a transition word
b. press "tab" once to indent
c. press "enter" to create an extra space
d. A & B
d. A & B
Which of the following is a correct example of using and citing evidence?
a. In Double Fudge by Judy Blume, Fudge reveals that their uncle has to wear a splint for 6 weeks.
b. In Double Fudge by Judy Blume, Fudge says to Pete, "Six weeks! ... That's how long Uncle Feather's going to wear his splint" (178).
c. Fudge says, "six weeks thats how long uncle feathers going to wear his splint." Page 178.
b. In Double Fudge by Judy Blume, Fudge says to Pete, "Six weeks! ... That's how long Uncle Feather's going to wear his splint" (178).
What is a verb? Write one example.
An action/something that a noun (person, place, or thing) does
Examples: run, jump, study, sleep...
What is our ONE main class rule? Give me an example of how I could follow that rule.
RESPECT! Examples will vary
Define plagiarism.
Cheating, copying someone else's work, turning in work that is not yours, not citing your sources/where you got information, turning in work you submitted for another class.
In an essay, titles of books or dramas should be:
a. bolded
b. in quotation marks
c. underlined or italicized
d. in size 14 font
c. underlined or italicized
To properly introduce a quote, you need to include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. a transition word
b. the italicized title of the book or drama
c. who is speaking if applicable
d. context/what is happening during the quote
To properly introduce a quote, you need to include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. a transition word
b. the italicized title of the book or drama
c. who is speaking if applicable
d. context/what is happening during the quote
Write one important theme from A Wrinkle in Time.
Answers will vary
If your computer for some reason is not charged, what should you do?
Borrow a class computer, plug in your computer, and go back to your assigned seat
What happens if I plagiarize?
a. I'll get full credit
b. I'll get partial credit
c. I get a chance to re-do the assignment
d. My assignment receives an automatic 0 and parents/guardians will be contacted.
d. My assignment receives an automatic 0 and parents/guardians will be contacted
List at least 2 requirements of MLA format.
12 point font (including the title), Times New Roman or Arial font, Header with: your first and last name, date, class and period, teacher name, Heading with: page number and your last name, Double Spaced
Which of the following should be the longest part of your body paragraph?
a. topic sentence/claim
b. evidence
c. reasoning
d. thesis statement
c. reasoning
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about; provide organization and direction for your essay