Usage, Mechanics, Rhetorical Skills:
What is em dash?
The em dash is a horizontal line marking. It's used in place of colons, semi-colons, commas, and parentheses.
Identify the grammatical errors in the following sentence...
hello, my name is bob.
Hello, my name is Bob.
Here are some topics that people tend to have a bias towards:
Politics - Religion - Education - Parenting
Look within. Note two or three biases that YOU have. Share with those at your table.
A person's perceived analysis of something or someone.
Write a KIND metaphor to a classmate.
An example being..."You're the apple of my eye."
What upcoming movie has Disney promoted for their 100 years of Disney celebration?
Wish
Correct the misuse of an em dash in the following sentence...
When I'm in school I make sure to have my notebook; folder-- pens-- pencils; and Chromebook on hand.
When I'm in school I make sure to have my notebook-- folder-- pens-- pencils-- and Chromebook on hand.
Identify where the comma's proper places may be in the following sentences...
Bob was born on November 8 2000 unlike his twin brother who arrived two minutes late.
Bob was born on November 8, 2000, unlike his twin brother who arrived two minutes late.
What do you believe is most important to be abundant of/in?
Examples..Money, love, family
Create and write a sentence, (s) on a character with a descriptive appearance or personality... Then draw said character out.
An example is..."Bob has a top hat and a mustache"... Ideally, you'd draw Bob with the same features.
What was Disney's first live-action remake?
The Jungle Book
In the scenario of trying to sell supplements what technique of the four ethos, pathos, and logos would be most effective?
"Ethos is comprised of credibility".
Identify the Noun, verb, adverb, and adjectives.
Bob moved graciously to a warm, tropical climate.
Noun... Bob
Verb...Moved
Adverb... Graciously
Adjectives... Warm, tropical
Provide 2 synonyms for grandeur (talk with a partner)
Examples...Splender, magnificent, impressive, glory, majesty.
Grandeur, meaning to be "awesome or impressive".
Write a poem on a special interest.
Simple examples may be topics on...Sports, gaming, art.
What Disney movie was the first to use CGI?
Toy Story
Come up with a product and ad that includes ethos, pathos, and logos in its contents.
Example...
The common weight loss pill
"What's something you need in your life? Are those other products just not giving you results?... Then look no further and try this common but extraordinary weight loss pill. Recommended by the all-famous Dr. Bob your customer satisfaction should be guaranteed. Buy today as we are donating 50% of our profits earned to local charitable organizations."
Write a paragraph with various grammatical errors and have it checked by a partner. See what you miss and what you get correctly.
Example...
the nite was cool in wisconsin. bob was to go out to celebrate the holidays but unfortunately chrismas was withheld because of snow storm. when, bob sudden look out window to see thee storm ceased to be.
Provide 2 antonyms for pragmatic (talk with your table mates).
Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic.
Pragmatic "means being sensible or realistic".
Write a simple, compound, and complex sentence.
Examples:
Simple: Bob is cool.
Compound: Bob is cool, and smart.
Complex: Bob is cool because he's smart.
What 80's Disney movie was a dismal "failure" because of its improper marketing and darker themes.
The Black Cauldren
Adjust the following paragraphs' delivery and grammatical errors...
Bob is badder than his brother at math hour. Bob only wishes to be gooder than the classes himself has. Bob is going try askin his bro 2 ask help four him. Bob asks and is now a gooder people becuz so.
Example...Bob struggles with math class. Bob had always wished to better himself in his classes involving the subject. To promote improvement Bob asked his brother for help. Bob has grown as a person ever since he decided to reach out.
Create a short paragraph discussing your favorite place you've visited. This paragraph should include an assortment of em dashes, semicolons, and commas.
Example...
Oh--pie I enjoy it so. The sweet aroma that pies bring about fills a home with warmth and joy. Pie is a wonder, it's something out of this world!
Act out a scenario that demonstrates a paradox. (1 table/group for volunteering).
A paradox is "an idea that contrasts with itself but is correct".
Write a single paragraph on a murder. Provide firm context clues to who is said murderer.
Examples of such context clues may be "Bob's shirt was soaked in blood".
What was the first movie re-released from the Disney vault?
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.