CUPS Editing
What does CUPS stand for?
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
Which word best describes a character who never gives up, even when things are difficult?
A) Lazy
B) Persistent
C) Courageous
D) Ambitious
B) Persistent
True or false?
A personal narrative is always written in the first person (using "I" and "my").
True
Which word means to create something new?
A) Admire
B) Invent
C) Encourage
D) Ordinary
B) Invent
What words do we capitalize? (Hint: MINTS)
Months, personal pronoun 'I', names, titles, start of sentences
What character traits would you describe someone who always helps other people in need? (For example, someone who lives on the street or has no money or food.)
compassionate, kind, helpful, generous
What are 3 important things you need in a personal narrative to make it interesting? (Hint: FAST)
feelings, dialogue, thoughts.
My teacher always __________ me to do my best, even when I feel like giving up.
encourages
whats your favorite sport he asked
"What's your favorite sport?" he asked.
Read the sentence below and identify the character trait being shown. Explain your answer.
Even though Sam was afraid of presentations, he took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage to give his speech.
courageous, brave
What is wrong with this sentence for a personal narrative?
Yesterday, I go to school and saw my friends.
Go => went
Past tense!
What does the word ambitious mean?
to have big dreams! To have some big goals you want to reach.
Correct the sentence:
last april i go to japan
Last April, I went to Japan.
Read the passage below and identify the character trait the main character demonstrates. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
As the storm raged outside, Ava noticed her little brother shivering. Without hesitation, she took off her own jacket and wrapped it around him. "You need it more than I do," she said smiling, even though she was cold too.
Ava is selfless because she "took off her own jacket and wrapped it around him." Even though she was cold too, she wanted to put others first.
What are 3 examples of sequence words?
suddenly,
next,
then,
in the beginning,
at the end,
Make a sentence with the word "possibility."
Is there a possibility that we can move the exam date?
Correct the two sentences:
1. no he yelled i wasnt finish eating my ice cream
2. every monday morning i go for a walk and read my favorite book the giver
1. "No!" he yelled, "I wasn't finished eating my ice cream!"
2. Every Monday morning, I go for a walk and read my favorite book The Giver.
Read the passage below and infer Mia's character traits. Identify feelings, actions, dialogue, and thoughts.
As Mia stood on the stage, everyone clapped. She was a little nervous but a little happy, knowing that she did it. I worked hard for this, but so did my teammates. I don’t want all the attention on me, she thought. She took a deep breath, "Thank you so much," she said, "but I couldn’t have done this alone. My friends and coach helped me every step of the way." Mia smiled and clapped for her teammates, making sure they shared in the moment.
Mia is humble because:
- feelings: she feels a little nervous on stage and a little happy, because she knows she did well but doesn't want too much attention
- actions: she claps for her teammates
- dialogue: she says that she didn't do it alone and thanks her team.
- thoughts: she doesn't want all the attention on her.
Find the 3 mistakes in this sentence.
Last week, there have a party at school. I am really happy and had a lot of fun. My friend said, "let's do this again next week!"
there was
I was
Let's
Fill in the blanks.
Although Maria thought she was just an __________ girl, her kindness and courage made her special. Her younger brother always _______ her for always helping others and never giving up. She is his ____________, inspiring him to work hard and be kind too.
ordinary
admires
role model