Parts of Speech
Figurative Language
Parts of an Essay
Six Traits
Misc.
100
Lily likes peas as much NOR she likes spinach. a) as b) but c) but also And... Why?
What is a - as? Because... nor is a negative comparison whereas as is a positive comparison.
100
When the thunderstorm rolls in, be sure to take a flashlight when go to the cellar to wait it out. Although it's broad daylight, there are no windows there, and the electricity tends to go out in storms. If it does, with out a flashlight, you'll be as "blind as a bat down" there! What do the words with quotes mean?
What is not being able to see a thing?
100
I need this when I start to talk about a different big idea.
What is an introduction sentence?
100
I am all about keeping my writing in order and in chronological order so that my essay makes sense.
What is organization?
100
I have three pair of legs (they are attached to my thorax?
What is an insect?
200
Which sentence contains NO errors? a) It did not matter neither Custer or a scout spotted Crazy Horse. b) It did not matter whether Custer or a scout spotted Crazy Horse. c) It did not matter whether Custer nor a scout spotted Crazy Horse. And... Why?
What is b? Because... or is always the first conjunction before nor or neither.
200
Most towns that are built around lakes have bigger and more expensive houses right next to the water. This is because lakeshore property costs more money than property that is far away from the water. In some towns, you can tell the people that the live by the lake "have tons of money". What do the words in the quotes mean?
What is have a lot of money?
200
The beginning of an essay needs to state what the essay will be about.
What is a topic sentence?
200
I am all about making my essay flow by making the sentences not begin with the same words and they are different lengths.
What is sentence fluency?
200
I have five long, thin bones called metacarpals.
What is a hand?
300
When the door slammed, the sparrows FLY away. a) flown b) will fly away c) flew And... Why?
What is c? Because... "the door slammed" is past tense and the subject and verb need to agree, so "flew" needs to be past tense too.
300
Nicole had to get up early to get to her music lesson. Every morning, her alarm went off at 6 a.m., and every morning, she hit the snooze button over and over again. Finally, her mother got tire of hearing the "angry buzz of the alarm" so much. She yelled at Nicole. What do the words in quotes mean?
What is loud and disturbing?
300
When I use an introduction sentence to introduce a new big idea, there is something that I need to do to describe the new topic. These are...
What are details and stop tell me more?
300
I make words better. I like to use strong verbs, exciting adjectives, delightful adverbs and figurative language.
What is word choice?
300
True or False. All tornadoes rotate in the same direction.
What is true? Like hurricanes, tornadoes rotate in the same eastward directions as the Earth.
400
The word "because" is an example of: a) a conjunction b) a preposition c) an interjection Why?
What is a - a conjunction? Because a conjunction connects a compound sentence correctly.
400
There are some animals that can only eat certain foods. For instance, horses have very sensitive stomachs and might get very ill if they eat the wrong kind of food. However, there are certain animals that have "cast-iron stomachs". Goats can eat almost anything, and they won't get sick! What do the words in the quotes mean?
What is strong stomachs?
400
The end of an essay always needs this.
What is a conclusion?
400
I love to have personality, enthusiasm, attitude and bring my writing to life.
What is voice?
400
Scientists call my "limbs" fins.
What is a fish?
500
Ouch! I just dropped a book on my foot. Which word is an interjection?
What is Ouch?
500
In Mr. Zastrow's science class, each person has a lab partner. This year, Mikey's lab partner is Rosie. Roise is a nice girl, and Mikey used to like her - but he has discovered that she doesn't "pull her weight" in class. He usually ends up doing most of the experiment himself, while she looks on. What do the words in the quotes mean?
What is doesn't do her share of the work?
500
When I am given a writing prompt, I always do this...
What is analyze the prompt by underlining and circling the keywords?
500
I make sure that my words are spelled correctly, the punctuation is correct, words are used correctly and there are capitals in the right places.
What are conventions?
500
This is the largest of all of the fishes: the whale shark or a beluga whale?
What is a whale shark? A beluga whale is a mammal.
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