Organization
What are the first and last paragraphs in a essay?
What is, Introduction and conclusion
(Each group will have a answer)
Give a more complex word for the word BAD used in the sentence below:
The trash always smells BAD, and that's why I never go near it.
Whatever group gives the best/most complex answer gets the point.
(Host will decide)
What punctuation do you use to signal a direct quote?
What is, quotation marks
Put the comma in the right place in the sentence below.
John went to get some ice cream from the ice cream truck but there was no ice cream left.
What is, Before the Fanboy But.
Fix the way "however" is used in this sentence using commas.
"The boy was running down the street however he fell down into a manhole.”
What is, Place commas in front of an after however like so: ,however,
What goes at the start of every body paragraph to explain what the paragraph is about?
What is, Topic sentence
What are 5 domain specific words for the Topic, Gaming?
Ping, health, damage, shield, cracked.
(If there are any others that are domain specific words for gaming, they count)
What is it called when you "Site your sources" in a body paragraph?
What is, in-text citations
What are the 2 different basic things that you would look for while revising your writing? Example:(Red ight spelling worda)
What is, Punctuation, Capitals.
What punctuation can be used to connect these two sentences? (No fanboys)
The boy was eating his lunch. His sister then came into the room and started to eat her own lunch.
What is, a Semicolon.
What is the order in paragraphs that go into a essay?
(There is a minimum of 3)
What is, Introduction paragraph, Body paragraph(s), Conclusion paragraph.
(Each team will have a answer)
Find the most complex word for the word GOOD.
Whatever team has the most complex/best answer gets the point.
What type of list do you use at the end of your essay/presentation to tell what sources you used?
What is two advanced punctuation that you can use in your writing?
What is, Semicolyn and parentheses.
(If another advanced punctuation is used, it counts.)
Embed this quote in the paragraph below in the best of your ability.(Everyone is doing this question)
Research says: "Reading increases your vocabulary and comprehension. empowers you to empathize with other people."
You have heard of your parents always telling you to read or do something besides screen time, but have you even actually known the scientific reason behind it? Reading helps your vocabulary and your mental health get stronger since your constantly reading new or hard words.
Whoever embeds the question the best gets the points.
What are 3 different ways that you can organize and plan before you write your final piece?
What is, Graphic organizer, bubble map, draft, etc.
(Any 3 that would work when planning a piece.)
Find as many words in the sentence below to replace with complex words
One of my favorite places to eat is red robin. Since I was a kid I have always loved going to red robin for there mac n cheese and burger. One of the best times to go is during your birthday because you get a free desert and people sing to you.
Whatever team comes up with the most complex words wins the points.
Is finding relevent multimedia in your evidence the best way to strengthen your evidence?
What is, Yes.
(Every group participates in this question)
Replace one of the basic punctuations below with a advanced punctuation:
Jack was going to go to the movie theater, and the mall. Unluckily, jack didn't have the money to do either.
Name the three mistakes in the writing below:
I was terrified but luckily I had my dog to snuggle with as I tired to fall asleep, and even though it felt like hours of laying in bed, I started feeling calmer and fell asleep. I woke up the next morning to the birds singing and my dad making a terrific breakfast.
What is, There is no comma before the but in the first sentence. There is too long of a sentence in the middle of the writing that could be cut down and made into 2 different sentences. No comma before the and in the last sentence.
What can you put at the end of a body paragraph to transition to another body paragraph?
What is, Transitional phrase
Which one of these is a metaphor?
A. After you working out and having that diet, you look like the rock!
B. Jeez, it's raining cats and dogs out there!
C. Now that I think about it, life is a box of chocolates.
What is, B
What is one of the best ways to get a A on the Liberty Middle School rubrics?
What is, Pointing out flaws in your own evidence.
What is the most important thing to do when you finish your writing?
What is, revise.
What is the punctuation you use when used to omit some parts of a direct quote?
What is, Ellipsis