Sentences & Conventions
What should every sentence start with?
A capital letter
What should you do BEFORE you start typing your writing?
Prewrite (plan on paper)
What key should you press to indent a paragraph?
Tab Key
What do you check for when editing?
Capitals, punctuation, spelling
Where do you type your final answer on the test?
In the online writing box
What should every sentence end with?
Proper punctuation (. ! ?)
What is the first part of your writing called?
Introduction
How many main ideas should one paragraph have?
One main idea
What does revising mean?
Making writing better (adding details, fixing sentences)
What should you use your scratch paper for?
Planning/prewriting
What is a complete sentence?
A sentence with a subject and a complete thought
What do body paragraphs include?
Details and evidence
What should every paragraph include?
Topic sentence, details, closing sentence
Fix this: "She dont like apples."
She doesn’t like apples.
Should you write your whole essay on scratch paper first?
No (just plan, then type)
You can write an outline out but not the WHOLE thing.
Fix this: "i went to the park"
I went to the park.
What is the last part of your writing called?
Conclusion
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence that tells the main idea
Why should you reread your writing?
To catch mistakes and improve it
What happens if you don’t check your work?
You may have mistakes that lower your score
What is wrong with this sentence: "The dog ran fast it was happy."
It’s a run-on sentence (needs punctuation or to be split)
Why is planning your writing important?
It helps organize ideas and makes writing clearer
What should you NOT do in a paragraph?
Jump between unrelated ideas
What is one thing you can add to improve your writing?
Details, examples, or stronger words or better vocabulary being used.
What is one thing strong writers ALWAYS do?
Check their work before submitting their final version