Essay Writing
What are the four paragraphs your essay should have?
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Conclusion
What is the family's cook's name?
Calpurnia
What type of narration is the book written in? (First person, second person, or third person)
First person (Scout is the narrator)
Where should the 3 missing apostrophes go in this sentence?
My brothers white shirts turned red when he washed them with my sisters red pants. Now, he cant find anything to wear to school.
My brother's white shirts turned red when he washed them with my sister's red pants. Now, he can't find anything to wear to school.
What does conformity mean? Does it have positive or negative connotations?
It means to blend in to a group or change to fit the norms. It has negative connotations.
What is a thesis statement and where does it go in your essay?
It is the last sentence of your introduction paragraph. It states your main argument and introduces the supporting arguments that become the body paragraphs.
What's Scout's real name?
Jean Louise
What is the town called that they live in?
Maycomb County (in Alabama)
(If it's a fragment or run-on, how can you fix it?)
It was raining I walked to the park and my shoes got soaked.
Run on:
It was raining. I went to the park, and my shoes got soaked.
What does eccentric mean?
Wacky, odd, unconventional, slightly strange
What type of writing do you have to do if the prompt says "Write about the similarities and differences between..."
Compare/contrast essay
Where is Dill from?
Meridian, Mississippi
What time period does the book take place in?
1920s/1930s (early 1900s)
What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?
To combine separate clauses together.
What does "malevolent phantom" mean?
Evil/bad ghost-like figure
Which paragraphs in an essay should have evidence in them?
What is Scout, Jem, and Atticus' last name?
Finch
Who is the author of the book?
Harper Lee
Two independent clauses combined with a coordinating conjunction.
Who wrote the poem "Caged Bird"?
Maya Angelou
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?
To remind the reader of your main argument (thesis) and wrap up your ideas.
What are three details that Jem uses to describe Boo Radley's appearance?
Yellow teeth, eyes popping out, blood stained hands, 6 and a half feet tall
What do the children do for fun during the summer (besides bother Boo Radley)?
They read books and create plays based on the books
Name all the 7 coordinating conjunctions.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS)
Give the first names of at least 5 of your current teachers.
Kristy Sanchez, Caileigh Lutz, Christina Tang, Tiara Tyson, Skye Brodsky, Walther Suarez, Lara Barbancho, Eila Philip, Natasha Scott