Types of Writing/sentences
What are the names of the three types of Writing?
What is Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative
Why is correct spelling in writing so important?
Incorrect spelling distracts the reader from the writing and it affects the reader's viewpoint on the writer.
True or False:
The test is on August 29th
True
What is the writing process?
The steps utilized to create a piece of writing.
True or False:
If I don't have a pencil I need to raise my hand to ask Ms. Olivas to borrow one of her's.
FALSE!
When I stop teaching ask a friend, if they don't have one you can borrow, get up and get one without asking. ONLY do this when I am not talking/teaching
What are the four types of sentences?
Declarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative, and Imperative
What is one reason commas are used?
1. to separate appositives
2. To separate items in a list
3. to coordinate adjectives
4. to create a pause
The Prefix "sym/syn" means.....
with, together
What is the difference between prewriting and planning?
prewriting is the creative part where you brainstorm all ideas without worrying about order. Planning is where you order your ideas into paragraphs and you add or subtract from your prewriting.
True or False:
When I need to go to the nurse I use my fingers and signal a 2.
TRUE!
Fill out a green hall pass quietly and wait for me to sign it.
What is the difference between imperative and interrogative writing? Do they use the same punctuation?
imperative writing is when someone is given a command and it uses a period and an exclamation mark. Interrogative writing is when someone is asking a question and it uses a question mark.
What is the difference between spelling and grammar?
Spelling is how letters form words while grammar is the placement of words in a sentence and punctuation.
What does the root word " Opt" mean?
eye or vision
Why is it important to have someone proofread your writing piece?
Sometimes they will catch errors that you have missed.
What is the procedure for sharpening pencils and getting a tissue?
If I'm not teaching you don't have to ask! just sharpen your pencil quickly without being a distraction. If you need a tissue, silently get up and blow your nose. You can use a tissue any time just make sure it isn't a distraction to my teaching.
What is the two MAIN differences between argumentative and informative writing?
Argumentative states a claim and uses evidence to support the claim. While informative just states the topic and shows evidence to explain the topic.
What is the "I" before "e" spelling strategy? Give the full strategy
"I" comes before "e" except after "c" or when it sounds like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh"
What affix means name or word?
"onym-"
What steps do you often times repeat several times before moving on?
draft, revise, edit
On the Ocelot team, when you are absent, how many school days do you have to make up your work?
two
What are the necessary parts that need to be included in order for the writing to be a narrative?
characters, plot, setting, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Dashes and parentheses are used to include information into sentences. What is the MAIN difference between dashes and parentheses and why they are used?
Parentheses information, if taken out of the sentence would still make sense and the information is quick and small.
Dashes are for including information in the sentence that helps the reader understand the sentence. The information is much larger, and if not included would make the sentence a bit confusing or incomplete.
Give the meaning and what type of affix for each:
Phile
sis
Helio
Anti
"Phile" root word meaning love or loving
"Sis" suffix meaning action or process
"Helio" root word meaning Sun
"Anti-" Prefix meaning against, or opposite
Name all the steps of the writing process in order.
prewrite, plan, drafe, revise, edit, write final copy. proofread, share and/or publish.
True or False:
Papers are to be passed out to everyone individually. When you are done with your work you turn it into the bin.
FALSE!
All papers for the entire row is given to the people in the front row. These people take one then pass the rest over their heads until it reaches the people in the back. To turn in papers everyone passes it back to the last person in the row on the right and then they turn it in for the entire row.