Vocabulary
To say exactly what something means, or what someone or something is like
define
True or False
Pluto is not a planet.
True
Pluto no longer fits the description of a planet. It is a dwarf planet instead.
Identify the noun clause.
Researchers argue that alternative methods are limited.
methods are limited
that alternative methods are limited
Researchers argue that
2. that alternative methods are limited
Causing or capable of causing damage or harm
harmful
The term “plutoed” it means _______________
to be demoted or have the value of something decreased
_______ _______ help a reader see the connection or relationship between ideas.
Transition words
An individual living thing
organism
How many planets are there currently in our Solar System?
8
Name three concluding transition words
In conclusion
As you can see
For all the reasons I’ve given
To sum/summarize it up
Most importantly
Finally
To look or be like (someone or something)
resemble
Write two statements. One a fact and the other an opinion
about animal testing.
Fact-
Opinion-
Opinion- I believe that we violate the animals’ rights when we use them in research.
Fact- Laika the dog was sent to space in 1957 as the first animal to orbit Earth.
In your opinion essay you must provide ______and ________to make your opinion clear.
reasons and examples
Doing something as a hobby and not as your job
amateur
What are the three characteristics of a planet?
It must be shaped like a ball.
It must be the largest mass in its orbital zone.
It must orbit the Sun.
Write a thesis sentence for an opinion essay about buying an Android versus an iphone.
In my opinion, Androids are better phones because they are affordable, have more available apps and have a longer battery life.