Joining Sentences
Descriptive Vocabulary
Bettering Sentences
Writing
Facts, Opinions and Lies
100
Combine the sentences using AND or BUT.
I usually eat pizza. Today I ate sushi.
I usually eat pizza BUT, today I ate sushi.
100
Which word does not belong?
Warm, Hot, Sharp, Soft, Green, Cold
GREEN
100
What is a concluding sentence?
A concluding sentence is a sentence that goes at the end of a paragraph. It is used to summarize the main points.
100
When Freewriting, what should be taken out when editing?
1. Sentences about the topic.
2. Sentences not about the topic.
3. Interesting sentences.
2. Sentences not about the topic.
100
What is a white lie?
A small or unimportant lie you tell not to hurt someone’s feelings
200
Combine the sentences using AND or BUT.
John went to USJ with his friends. He rode roller coasters.
John went to USJ with his friends, AND rode roller coasters.
200
List 3 descriptive words (adjectives) for Osaka.
Osaka is _____, ______ and, _______.
Busy, Popular, Loud, Hot, Friendly, Exciting
Responses may vary.
200
Describe this man using 3 descriptive aspects.
Personality, Looks, Job
Responses may vary.
Shohei Otani is kind/ hardworking/ diligent.
Shohei Otani is tall/ handsome/ strong.
Shohei Otani is a good/ great/ strong baseball player.
200
What is the order of sentences in a paragraph?
1. Topic sentence.
2. Supporting sentence(s).
3. Concluding sentence.
200
Give an example of a white lie.
Responses may vary.
300
Combine the sentences using AND or BUT.
Australia has lovely beaches. Australia has huge deserts.
Australia has lovely beaches AND, huge deserts.
300
Combine the sentences using AND or BUT.
I want to travel to snowy Hokkaido in the winter. It will be freezing.
I want to travel to snowy Hokkaido in the winter, BUT, it will be freezing.
300
Match the topic and concluding sentences:
A. I admire a lot about 1. When it grows up, it my mom. will be more calm.
B. Our coach always 2. She is very yells at us. hardworking and loving.
C. That puppy is always 3. He yells, but he wants us energetic. to succeed.
A. I admire a lot about my mom. <-> 2. She is very hardworking and loving.
B. Out coach always yells at us <-> 3. He yells, but he wants us to succeed.
C. That puppy is always energetic. <-> When it grows up, it will be more calm.
300
When peer reviewing, what is something you should point out to your peer?
When the writing is not clear/ not true/ is not useful/ not needed/ not kind/ etc.
300
Give BOTH a fact and an opinion about Japan.
Responses may vary.
F: Japan is an island, Japan speaks Japanese, Japan has hot summers and cold winters
O: Japan has the best food, Japan is the best country ever, Japan is cool
400
Combine the sentences using AND or BUT.
I gave my boss a present for his birthday. He did not give me one for mine.
I gave my boss a present for his birthday BUT, he did not give me one for mine.
400
Combine these descriptive sentences using and or but:
Alex is my best friend because he is kind. He is smart. He is funny.
Alex is my best friend because he is kind, smart AND funny.
400
Come up with a concluding sentence:
Disney Land was built in 1955 in California. Now, Disney theme parks are in 5 countries. Disney now owns many other companies too. _______________.
Responses may vary.
Disney is going to grow as a company/ Disney is a very rich company/ Disney has changed a lot since 1955 / etc.
400
Give an example of how you may positively correct your peer when providing feedback on their writing.
1. "You have one example but it is a little short. Could you add another?"
2. "Could you explain more what you mean?"
3. "Your supporting sentences are a little similar. Would you like to change them a little bit more?"
4. Etc.
400
Give BOTH a fact and an opinion about video games.
Responses may vary.
F: Video games disrupt sleep, violent games change peoples minds, video games are popular for kids
O: The best game is x, I like playing games, The new x game is boring.
500
Make your own sentence using and or but
Responses may vary.
500
Combine these descriptive sentences using BOTH and or but:
New York is interesting because there is a lot to do. You can always have fun. It is expensive.
New York is interesting because there is a lot to do, AND, you can always have fun BUT, it is expensive.
500
Make your own topic sentence and a concluding sentence
(Topic Sentence) ____________. In America, there are over 350 languages spoken and, you can eat any kind of food you want. (Concluding Sentence) ____________.
Responses may vary.
Topic Sentence: America is really big/ America is a large country/ America has a lot of things to do/ America is diverse.
Concluding Sentence: America is diverse/ America has a lot of things to do.
500
List 4 things that must be in a good paragraph.
1. A title, 2. topic sentence, 3. supporting sentences, 4. descriptive adjectives, 5. clear ideas, 6. logical combination, 7. concluding sentence. 8. punctuation 9. grammar 10. spelling
500
List which of the following are opinions and which are facts:
A. Japanese food is the best.
B. This history book is boring.
C. The strawberry cake was baked yesterday.
D. USJ is the third most visited theme park in the world.
Opinion: A. Japanese food is the best.
B. This history book is boring.
Facts:
C. The strawberry cake was baked yesterday.
D. USJ is the third most visited theme park in the world.