Punctuation
The dog chases the cat but he ignores the rabbit.
The dog chases the cat, but he ignores the rabbit.
Name the part of the opening paragraph.
Hook, background info, and thesis
What day is your IRW SOL?
April 30, 2026
In English class, Sarah has been asked to write a description of someone special to her. She wants to write about her older brother. Which of these would best help Sarah write her description of her older brother? A. Calling his friends and telling them about him B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him C. Making a list of things she wants him to do for her D. Asking him to take her to the library
B. Thinking about all the things she likes about him
This is the first line of the conclusion paragraph
restate thesis
Make sure you eat before leaving it will be a long ride.
Make sure you eat before leaving. It will be a long ride.
Your thesis contains these three things..
I believe
because
three reasons ____, ______, and _____
True or False: When you get your test ticket, sign in to the computer.
FALSE! Wait for the proctor to tell you to sign in.
(1) A special person in my life is my big brother. (2) His name is Ben. (3) He has always been there to help me out and has been there for me when I needed him. How are sentences 1 and 2 best combined? F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother. G. A special persion in my life is Ben, he is my big brother. H. In my life a special person is my big brother, his name is Ben. J. My big brother Ben, he is a special person in my life.
F. A special person in my life is Ben, my big brother.
This is what the middle of the conclusion paragraph is
What is a summary sentence for each supporting paragraph?
However I did not find the keys and I wish I had.
However, I did not find the keys, and I wish I had.
We start a supporting paragraph with this..
What is topic sentence?
A ringing phone during the test will do what?
A ringing phone will void the whole class' tests.
Carol's English teacher asks each student in the class to write a short narrative on a school-related topic. When writing her story, Carol will most likely be concerned with all of these except... F. making sure her story has an organizational pattern G. listing the names of all the students she interviewed H. using descriptive details to make the story clear J. providing meaningful elaboration
G. listing the names of all the students she interviewed
This is how we end a conclusion paragraph.....
Leave the reader with a thought
She said I don't approve of your decision
She said, "I do not approve of your decision."
What should you do before you begin writing?
Create an outline or organize your ideas on your scratch paper.
True or False: You will be able to access personal belongings during the test.
False! Leave all belongings in your locker or they will be left by the door of the exam room.
True or False: You can copy and paste your thesis from your opening paragraph and put into your conclusion paragraph.
False
I was afraid to go for I knew what could happen.
I was afraid to go, for I knew what could happen.
The hook should do this...
What is capture the reader's attention.
Other than phones, these are also not allowed on you or on your desk...
What is fidgets or Needoh type toys
This is what we DO NOT put in a conclusion paragraph
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