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Commas
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What is an Expository?
Expository writing is a type of writing that is used to explain, describe, give information, or inform.
100
Have you seen her brother dance and sing?
Have you seen her brother dance and sing? (no comma)
100
This word INSERT in a sentence means to:
ADD
100
On the writing prompt you should . . .
box the important information before you write.
100
Either = ______ Neither = _____ Both = ______ List the corresponding FANBOYS
Either = OR Neither = NOR Both = AND
200
What should you do after reading the prompt?
Brainstorm, plan, use a graphic organizer, etc.
200
"I love what you've done with your hair." she said.
"I love what you've done with your hair.", she said.
200
This word DELETE in a sentence means to because it doesn't fit the central idea of the paragraph.
take out
200
The introduction needs to have . . .
Start with a strong hook and make sure it hasat@ least 3 sentences.
200
What is the plural form of foot? You must spell your answer correctly to get the points. What is the plural form of knife? You must spell your answer correctly to receive the points.
FEET KNIVES
300
What is the first thing you should complete after you draw your graphic organizer?
ROUGH DRAFT
300
You can go to the store but your brother must go with you.
You can go to the store, but your brother must go with you.
300
The word COMBINE in a sentence means to put:
two sentences together
300
What does CUPS stand for?
CUPS
300
How do I know if I have a complete sentence?
Have to find a subject (who or what) and a verb (do, doing, did, does)
400
Look at the following example: There are people in our lives who are special to us. Sometimes this person is a teacher or coach, a parent, a brother or sister, or even a friend. THINK about the people you care about. WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes that person special.
Address this prompt by telling me about a special person and listing facts that make them special.
400
I will eat a sandwich chips and a pickle.
I will eat a sandwich, chips, and a pickle.
400
The word REPLACE in a sentence means
to give a synonym
400
What are the FANBOYS?
List FANBOYS.
400
When should I use a comma when I combine two sentences?
If both sentences are complete!
500
How many paragraphs should your paper have? and what are they ? (names)
Introduction Reason 1 Reason 2 Conclusion
500
At the beginning of the story John gets a new bicycle.
At the beginning of the story, John gets a new bicycle.
500
Ex:Add a sentence AFTER sentence 12. What should you do to answer this question?
Go back and insert each option until you find the best one.
500
What is the best way to complete the STAAR Writing Test? A. finish as fast as I can B. Take your time and go over your work to make sure you have made no mistakes. C. guess the answer instead of trying hard to figure it out D. leave answers blank because I don't know them
B. Take your time and go over your work to make sure you have made no mistakes.
500
Complete the sentence: I want to do the project all by ____________. We were very proud of _____________ after we won the soccer game!
I want to do the project all by MYSELF. We were very proud of OURSELVES after we won the soccer game!