Outlines
Transitions
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Structure
Trivia
100

Why do we write outlines?

To organize ideas and correct any mistakes

100

True or False: If transition words come at the beginning of the sentence, you insert a comma

T

100

True or False: When we list things (ex: one two three), we use commas

True

100

What does the main idea do?

Explain what your paragraph is about & Answer the question

100

How much does 1 pack of Pokemon Cards cost?

$4.19

200

True or False: We should spend at least half of the writing time on outlines

False

200

Find the correct transition word to connect the two sentences. "Jimmy is a good boy. Jimmy sometimes lies."

1. Although Jimmy is a good boy, Jimmy sometimes lies.

2. Jimmy is a good boy, but Jimmy sometimes lies.

3. Jimmy is a good boy. However, Jimmy sometimes lies.

200
What do you call this? .


Spell it correctly!

Period

200

True or False: In an argumentative paragraph, you don't need reasons to explain a main idea.

False

200

How long does it take Rex to commute to Kaplan?

1.25~1.5 hours

300
How long should your outlines be?

Pretty short

300

Create a sentence using the word 'Therefore'

300

True or False: You can use . in the middle of a sentence.

False

300

What should you write at the end of a paragraph?

Conclusion

300

What is the population of Skokie? (2019)

63,821

400

Should you write complete sentences in your outline?

No.

400

Find another transition word for listing, other than 'First' 'Second' 'Third' (or other numbering words), Finally

Next, Additionally, In addition, etc.

400

Place a comma in the correct location in the following sentence.

Before I went to the park I went to get some chocolate.

park,

400

When should we finish a sentence?

When we change the idea or subject in the sentence.
400

Kaplan has most students from:

(Hint: Not Panama)

500

Create an outline on the following question using 2 reasons.

Should students use phones in class?

M.I.

Reason 1

Ex 1

Reason 2

Ex 2

500

Why do we use transition words?

1. Help readers predict what's coming next

2. Help readers understand the relation between two sentences

500

Place , and . in the correct places in the following sentence.

Cindy Rex and Catherine did not enjoy the drinks because they already had wine so they just went home

Cindy, Rex, and Catherine did not enjoy the drinks because they already had wine, so they just went home.

500

What do you call a sentence that you use to make the reader interested in your writing?

Hook

500

What is the real name of the Sears Tower?

Willis Tower

1000

How much was the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold?

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