Revising/Editing
What change should be made here?
The dogs collar is pink.
dog's
the apostrophe shows ownership
List the FANBOYS.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What is a thesis statement?
A controlling idea that gives the reader direction as what they are about to read.
Name the four paragraphs in a graphic organizer?
Introduction, body #1, body #2, conclusion
- go to bed early
- review journal pages
What change should be made here?
There always getting into trouble.
They're
showing they are
When do you use a semicolon?
Connects two independent clauses (complete sentences)
What should you use to create a thesis statement?
S+O+R+R=T
What 2 sentences go in the Introduction paragraph and in what order?
Hook + Thesis
What should you eat for breakfast the morning of the test?
low sugar, protein, and carbs
ex: scrambled eggs and toast
What change should be made here?
I am confidant in this test.
confident (spelling)
What is wrong with this sentence?
Ms. Hannas is a great teacher and she is super smart.
missing a comma before and to connect two ICs.
Ms. Hannas is a great teacher, and she is super smart.
What is one strategy you can use to brainstorm.
- bubble map
- list
What sentences should you include in a body paragraph?
Topic Sentence + Detail + Example + Supporting Sentence
What should you do if you are feeling your brain turn to mush during the test?
take a little walk, go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, eat a snack in the hall.
What is the formula for a Compound Sentence?
IC + ,FANBOYS + IC.
IC + ; + IC.
What type of sentence is this?
Pieper Ranch Middle School is a great school, and it has the best students.
Compound
IC+,AND+IC
Name 2-3 types of hooks you could use.
1. Simile/Metaphor
2. Staccato (3 word lead)
3. Defintion (of an unexpected word)
When should you use a dictionary?
To check correct spelling for revising and editing passages.
What is the first thing you should do when you open your test to the essay portion?
identify the prompt so you know what you are writing to!
What are the two formulas for a complex sentence?
IC + DC.
DC + , + IC.
Fix the sentence and determine the type of sentence:
After having cookies for breakfast we ate pizza for lunch.
After having cookies for breakfast, we ate pizza for lunch.
Complex
DC+,IC.
When I say, "use google worthy examples in your essay," what do I mean?
Use specific examples from a book or movie (or something that can be googled) to back up your reason from your thesis.
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
Explain!
What resource will you use to make sure you don't miss a single spelling question?
DICTIONARY