Editing
Correct the following sentence.
michael orr is a Famous football playur.
Michael Orr is a famous football player.
How many paragraphs should be in a STAAR written essay?
4
What is the very, very first step in writing an essay?
Read and figure out the prompt
The thesis is the major ___________ of your essay or paper.
Argument/Plan/Assertion
Name two things that must be capitalized.
Start of sentences
Proper nouns
Holidays
Days of the week
Months
How could you correctly use a comma and conjunction in the following sentence?
It was only January I was already looking forward to Spring Break.
It was only January, but I was already looking forward to Spring Break.
What paragraph comes at the very end of a paper?
Conclusion
What must you do before writing your essay?
Brainstorm and outline
Where does the thesis go?
At the end of the introduction
Which doesn't need to be capitalized?
Mrs. Brown
Wednesday
Boy
What is wrong with the following sentence?
In the middle of the season.
Incomplete sentence/it is not a sentence/lacks a verb
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a body paragraph
What do you do after outlining your essay?
Write a rough draft.
What is wrong with the following thesis? What does it use?
You should tell the truth because it will keep you out of trouble and it will help your reputation.
It uses first person
Which is considered a slang word?
Cannot
Ya'll
Must
Ya'll
Edit the following sentence:
I am excited to read the next book because i am interested in the topic my teacher made it sound exciting
I am excited to read the next book because I am interested in the topic, and my teacher made it sound exciting.
Body paragraphs must include...
a specific example that proves the point of the paragraph.
What MUST you do (but many people don't) after writing your essay?
READ IT (and edit)
The thesis should directly address or answer what?
The prompt
Name three conjunctions.
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
(Fanboys)
Where can you find the answer to questions about spelling of words?
Dictionary
Name three places you can get examples from to use in your essays.
1. Literature
2. Pop Culture
3. Anecdotes (your own life)
What is our goal STAAR score for everyone to get (at the least) on their essay?
2.5
What is missing in this thesis statement?
Telling the truth is important in everyone's lives.
Two specific topics/reasons why telling the truth is important/what the body paragraphs will be about.
What point of view should be used in literary papers?
Third person