Letters of Opinion
True or False
A business letter must look like a business letter.
True
When writing a process essay we list ________ for getting a process done.
A) reasons
B) steps
C) arguments
B) steps
True or False
The purpose of a fiction review is to tell others how you felt about a book.
True
Here's an easy one - Name all the students in this class.
Answers will vary.
This classmate loves to play tennis, and she loves the feeling of winning. When she plays with her dad, she gives him advice. Oh, and she plays basketball, too!
Alisa
What word needs to be edited to correct this quote?
The student asked, “when are the reports due?”
When
The student asked, “When are the reports due?”
What mark of punctuation must follow this salutation?
To Whom It May Concern
A) semicolon ;
B) colon :
C) comma .
B) colon :
To Whom It May Concern:
Are we allowed to draw pictures to help our readers understand our process?
Yes
Be careful to use words correctly. Choose the correct word to use in the following sentence.
Harry Potter spoke (good, well) though he was tired.
well
Harry Potter spoke well though he was tired.
This classmate turned 10 years old during this team. He did a fine job of writing about his family, and talked about feeding fish in a lake.
Axel
This classmate traveled to Shanghai during this term. This summer she'll be going to Thailand. Her English is great, and now she plans to learn...Japanese. Oh, and did I mention that she likes a sticker with a tomato crying, and talking about pens and paints?
Momo
Don't use double negatives in your writing!
How should this sentence be corrected?
I haven't never seen lunch lines this long.
I have never seen lunch lines this long.
or
I haven't ever seen lunch lines this long.
We must be careful to use words correctly when writing. How can we edit the italicized word in the following sentence to make the sentence correct?
Add a apple to the recipe.
Change a to an
Which word would you use in this sentence about the main character in Anne of Green Gables?
Anne was a kind and (well, good) person.
good
Anne was a kind and good person.
This classmate wrote about making a delicious dessert using crushed Oreos. We also learned that she will be spending part of the summer in California, USA, at Stanford university.
Candy
This classmate recently talked about enjoying cold ice cream on a hot day. During this term, he got a new bike, and he has plans to visit Shanghai Disneyland - that sounds like fun!
Axel
Be sure to use proper capitalization!
Which word should be capitalized in this sentence?
Years ago, i bought a new poodle.
I
Which sentence would be the best hook to get readers interested in an essay about making a time capsule?
A) If I had a time capsule, I would put three things in it.
B) When one considers the space-time continuum, one must necessarily consider the passage of time.
A) If I had a time capsule, I would put three things in it.
True or False
When writing a fiction review, you should be sure to include a summary of the entire story, including the end.
False
This classmate loved dumplings and wrote about how to make them. When she wrote about making a time capsule, she wanted to include a tennis racket, a basketball, and a test paper. She also wrote about Steph Curry, the basketball star.
Alisa.
This classmate talked about how her principal at school, Miss Andrea, once handed out marshmallow treats that were crispy after being in the oven. Oh, and then there was the water gun fight - what fun! But it's not all play, this serious student takes Spanish and French classes, too. Muy Bien! Very Good!
Candy
What is the proper way to close a business letter?
A) Sincerely,
B) Sincerely;
C) Sincerely:
A) Sincerely,
True or False
In the conclusion paragraph, you should add any new information that you forgot to write when writing your body paragraphs.
False
How would you add commas to this sentence to make it correct?
The main characters in this book are a monkey a bunny and a pig.
The main characters in this book are a monkey, a bunny, and a pig.
The classmate this question is asking about, said she was looking forward to playing Jeopardy! She also wrote about making a delicious soda drink, and she was happy to get a new pink grip on her badminton racket.
Momo
This person, not exactly a classmate, appeared in every class, talking with students, listening to their writing, giving writing tips, and having a good time.
Mr. Hawley