Commas
Where do my commas go?
I love McDonalds Chick-fil-a Starbucks and Panera.
I love McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, and Panera.
Than or then?
She is older ____ I am.
Than
How many paragraphs are in an essay, and what are the paragraphs called?
5 - Introduction, body paragraphs x3, conclusion
What are the three transition words used in topic sentences?
First, furthermore, and finally
True or False
I have to have a perfect essay to get all 4s.
False
Where do my commas go?
Although I am tired I am still going to try my best.
Although I am tired, I am still going to try my best.
There or their?
They love _____ dogs so much.
Their
What sentences help end one body paragraph and start a new one?
Transition sentences
What are the three transition words/phrases in transition sentences?
Not only, in addition to, therefore
True or False?
I need to do a graphic organizer, rough draft, AND final draft to be most successful on the essay portion of the SOL.
True
Where do my commas go?
We took an SOL on Thursday so we got to have a fun day on Friday.
We took an SOL on Thursday, so we got to have a fun day on Friday.
Too, to, or two?
I have one dog and ___ cats.
Two
What are the parts of an introduction paragraph for an expository essay?
What is added to that in a persuasive essay?
Hook, explain the hook, and thesis statement
Counterargument/rebuttal
Give me two example transition words that fit under the "adding information" category.
Additionally, finally, for example, for instance, also, another, as well, moreover
What is actually scored/graded for the essay writing part of the SOL?
The final essay that is submitted online.
Where do my commas go?
Ms. Harris you are amazing!
Ms. Harris, you are amazing!
Effects or affects?
How much I study _____ the grade I get on my test.
Affects
What two things are needed in a conclusion paragraph?
Restate the thesis and a takeaway ending
What should you put in your body paragraphs when you start a new example?
Transition words
How much time do you have for the essay part of the writing SOL?
ONE DAY - Thursday (3/17).
Fix the following sentence:
The SOL takes place on March 15 2022 and March 17 2022.
The SOL takes place on March 15, 2022, and March 17, 2022.
Whose or who's
____ is the person in charge of soccer tryouts?
Who's
What things make up a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, Ex #1/explain, Ex #2/explain, Ex #3/explain, transition sentence
What is a transition sentence you could use with the following thesis? (any paragraph transition sentence works)
Thesis:
It is important to have a pet because it teaches responsibility, provides companionship, and can be good security.
Answers will vary
Why is important to read the prompt thoroughly?
Answers will vary