Editing and Revising
What are different tools that we use as we Edit and Revise? (Hint, we did this during scholastic writing)
CUPS and ARMS
What Genres are included in Literary Fiction?
Give an Example
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 11? (Clocks in the Hall)
However, Of course, After all, For the most part.
Of course
What are the four sentence types we have learned so far?
Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound Complex
All Informational text is this text structure
Descriptive
This is wonderful news, while I cannot help but notice one problem that still remains.
Change while to but
Why would an author use a metaphor or simile instead of just saying it in everyday language.
It makes the comparison stronger, helps to provide a visual to the reader, maybe they don't want to say it directly.
Where should this sentence be added in order to clarify the controlling idea of the Graffiti essay.
And for centuries, like today, people have had different opinions about this popular means of expression. (1-6)
After sentence 5
What makes a compound sentence different from a complex sentence. Name one thing.
Compound - Uses FANBOYS / 2+ Independent Clauses
Complex - Uses AWUBIS / 1 Independent, 1+ Dependent clauses
What genres are included in Non-Fiction Texts?
Informational, Argumentative, and Poetry
In third period, she stiffly tripped and ripped her favorite skirt, and then in sixth period she found out that she had a surprise quiz on a chapter that she had forgotten to read for homework.
Replace stiffly with a better word. Answers will vary.
What can move the plot forward in a work of fiction?
The change in setting, character motivation, conflict
What should you avoid putting into a summary?
small or unnecessary details
The cat, the dog, and the mouse ate everything in the house and destroyed the furniture.
Simple Sentence
What is the difference between a summary or a main idea?
The summary is about the whole text while the main idea is only focused on one thing.
Matilda has noticed that many of the sentences in the fourth paragraph (sentences 8–12) are short and choppy, and she would like to add some sentence variety. What is the most effective way to combine sentences 10–12?
(8) “Machetes and water, gentlemen!” shouted the captain as he placed yet another canteen around his neck. (9) He knew a man could die of thirst in the jungle surrounded by water. (10) The water here made people deathly ill. (11) That’s why he had to watch his men carefully. (12) He could not afford to lose any more than he already had!
Answers will vary.
In a fiction story, what can the setting tell us? Make a list of at least three things.
The setting can tell us the time and location, the character's beliefs, the mood and tone the author is going for.
Which sentence is the BEST choice to add before sentence 12 to provide a smoother transition between the paragraphs? (The great white way)
There are several ways to reach your goal of performing on Broadway.
Another thing that kids can do is to spend time in a real theater.
If kids want to improve their skills, they should join their school drama club.
The best way to learn how to be an actor is by acting onstage yourself.
Sentence 1
Mr. Resendiz is a sarcastic person. Mr. Resendiz is an English Teacher. He works at North Shore Middle School. He believes that his students will do well on the test.
Answers will vary
What do commercials use to try to convince us to buy their product or service?
Logical Fallacies
Give 2 examples for bonus points.
There's something that you need to know about your employee, James. It is important that you understand that James suffers from the medical condition of epilepsy. He is essentially an epileptic. This information is of the utmost importance, and it is something that you need to understand, so please take not of his medical condition.
Students will have varied answers.
What does the box in "The Lottery" represent?
The way that people follow traditions without knowing when or why they started.
There were no funds for quality food and no trainers to exercise the animals. (Dudley)
Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?
After sentence 13
Write a Compound/Complex Sentence
Answers will vary.
Identify the text structures in the two texts, "Our School Needs Gluten-Free Options at Lunch" and "The Great White Way."
List some signal words that help you find the text structures.
Gluten Free - Problem-solution (the problem is/ significant problem)
The Great White Way - Chronological Sequence (one of the first...the last and most important thing...)