Conventions
Grammar
Informative Writing
Writing Strategies
Narrative Writing
Remember to
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Every sentence must start with this.

A capital letter.

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It's/its going to rain this weekend.

It's (it is)

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What is informational writing?

Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?

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What is this, and in what type of writing would it be seen?

 “Brad wondered if Sarah ever loved him. There was a knot in his stomach as he walked up to the door.”


Thoughtshot

Narrative


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What is narrative writing?

A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction

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Every body paragraph should include?

Restating and answering the prompt

Citing evidence from the text

Explaining my answer


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This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.

I

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I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.


too

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What should be included in the introduction paragraph?

1.) hook

2.) background

3. ) thesis statement

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Why is this type of sentence not appropriate in a 5th-grader's essay? 

 Sarah loved pie.

 It's a simple sentence; we use compound and complex sentences.

Although Sarah loved pie, she ate the cake for dessert.

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Name 4 things that should be included in narrative writing.

1.) Characters

2.) Setting

3.) A conflict

4)Dialogue

5) Thoughtshots

6) Setting Snapshots

7) Sensory Details


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Never misspell a word that is ______ in the text or prompt.

Never misspell a word that is written in the text or prompt.

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Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?

A period, question mark and exclamation mark.

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I invited my friends to go to the mall. They're/There/Their going to be so surprised when they realize I am actually throwing them a party.

They're (they are)

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What is citing evidence?

Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing

1.) direct quotes

2.) paraphrasing quotes

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What is the past tense of 

freeze

go

eat

mean

put

froze

went

ate

meant

put

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What are the 5 parts of a narrative story? 

Character, Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion

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I am finished typing my essay; I should?

a. Raise my hand and tell Mrs. Hubbard, I'm done.

b. Read my paper the way I wrote it.

c.Read my paper the way I wrote it, adding anything that would enhance my paper.



C.Read my paper the way I wrote it, adding anything that would enhance my paper.

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What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?

proper noun

beginning of sentence

letter I

Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )

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Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.


Their (the house belongs to someone)

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How can you introduce evidence from a text?

1.) In the article, "________"

2.) The author states, "_______."

3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______"

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Before I begin to write, I must do this.

Invest in the prompt. 

Read the prompt at least three times. Understand what I'm being asked to do.

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What is the definition of the plot?

The sequence of events that take place in a story

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This student is writing an informative paper. 

Prompt: Write your principal a letter explaining why the students could use an extended recess.

What did she do wrong in her introduction? 

Dear Principle Robinson, We should have an extended recess because 

  • Increasing their level of physical activity.
  • Improving their memory, attention, and concentration.
  • Helping them stay on-task in the classroom.
  • Reducing disruptive behavior in the classroom.

Principal is in the prompt, but she misspelled it. 

She bulleted her reasons; she should have written them normally.

No Hook or background sentence.

Fix her introduction. The group that fixes it first receives Double points.


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Explain what a paragraph is.

5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.


Reason, cite and explain

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I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.

there (location)

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Which of these prompts are informative prompts?

A) Write about your first day of school.

B)  Write about service animals and their benefits to people with disabilities.

C) Write about a time you were scared.

B) Write about service animals and their benefits to people with disabilities.

You are giving information to the reader

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Write a letter to your principal asking her to open up the playground to fifth graders. How should you begin yourpaper?


Dr. Principal Robinson,

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What was the most recent narrative the class wrote?

Rachel's Garden

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When writing an informative paper, I need at least_____ reasons in my thesis statement.

2or 3

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