Essay Structure
What two things belong in your introduction?
Hook and thesis
Correct if necessary and explain: The laws on breeding dogs are sparse, and sometimes difficult to decode.
Correct if necessary: The laws on breeding dogs are sparse and sometimes difficult to decode.
(There are not 2 complete sentences on both sides of the FANBOYS)
Complex sentences use which type of conjunctions? Name them and list at least 5.
If, when, while, since, because, when, after
Spell correctly: I have alot of friends.
I have a lot of friends. (2 words)
You should capitalize... (list several things)
proper nouns (specific people, places, things)
the first word of a sentence
titles
author's names
What is the main idea of your whole essay called and where does it go in the essay? (be specific)
Thesis - last sentence of the introduction
Correct if necessary: After completing several studies on bullying many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years so schools are doing something right!
After completing several studies on bullying, many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years, so schools are doing something right!
Correct if necessary: If you arrive early you should park on the street because they driveway will be full.
If you arrive early, you should park on the street because they driveway will be full.
Spell correctly: The officials are in session. Their thinking about banning E-Cigarettes.
The officials are in session. They're thinking about banning E-Cigarettes.
What is wrong with this citation? (list several things)
"dinosaurs are in decline."(steven ross pg.2)
"dinosaurs are in decline" (Ross 2).
Each body paragraph should contain how many pieces of evidence?
Three
How many clauses are in this sentence: After completing several studies on bullying many scientists decided that it has been declining in recent years so schools are doing something right!
2
Correct if necessary: GMOs may be considered safe, when more testing has been completed.
GMOs may be considered safe when more testing has been completed.
Correct if necessary: I can't wait to read you're research project!
I can't wait to read your research project!
If your source doesn't have an author, the in-text citation should include... (include formatting)
the title of the source in quotation marks
("Helpless Animals")
Fill in the blanks: Each body paragraph should start with a ____ and topic sentence and end with __ sentences of ______________.
Each body paragraph should start with a TRANSITION WORD and topic sentence and end with THREE sentences of COMMENTARY.
The results were inconclusive; it is unclear whether global warming is going to continue.
Write a complex sentence with 2 subordinate clauses. The sentence must be ON one of your research topics. Punctuate correctly.
Since the chemicals in some makeups can be dangerous, the animals they are tested on are often harmed if the researchers don't take precautions.
Correct if necessary: The man told me all about his childhood in the seat next to me.
The man in the seat next to me told me all about his childhood.
Fix this sentence:
In addition there are several other reasons why you may want to stay away from e cigarettes they contain chemicals they harm your brain and they are addictive.
In addition, there are several other reasons why you may want to stay away from e-cigarettes: they contain chemicals, they harm your brain, and they are addictive.
Correct if necessary: In the decades since the first genetically modified foods reached the market no adverse health effects among consumers have been found and many more people are able to afford vegetables.
In the decades since the first genetically modified foods reached the market, no adverse health effects among consumers have been found, and many more people are able to afford vegetables.
Write a compound-complex sentence and punctuate it correctly.
After we finish this research project, we will have a nice break, and maybe we can watch a movie!
Correct if necessary: I can’t believe we almost ate the whole pint of ice cream.
I can’t believe we ate almost the whole pint of ice cream.
Fix this sentence: Living for seven months in Madrid, Martha’s fluency in Spanish increased rapidly.