What are the (4) steps in the writing process?
Plan & outline, Draft, Revise, Edit
Combine these sentences into 1 sentence: The bear is black. The bear is large.
The bear is black and large.
Identify the error in this sent: Mr. collins lives in Rhode Island.
Capitalize "C" in Collins
Why do we use transition words?
to connect and make writing flow better
What type of place is the most popular summer vacation spot in the US?
beach
What is the most important tool/strategy to use in the planning/outlining step?
Use more vivid words in this sentence: Cookies and cake are things that are good.
Cookies and cakes are desserts that are delicious!
run on- AND
What is one type of sentence?
command, statement, question, exclamation
15 punds
Revising
Which sentence is irrelevant: TV is a world of make-believe. Fairies and dragons aren't real. Even commercials are seldom what they seem. For example, commercials are often filmed in studios not far away lands.
Fairies and dragons aren't real.
Identify the error: An astronauts height inkreases in space.
inkreases- increases
What words are the appositive in this sent: Summer, the best time of the year, is usually hot.
The best time of the year
What is the most popular flavor of ice cream
vanilla
What step focuses on identifying and correcting errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling?
Editing
Add a transition word to this: Scuba diving takes practice and training._____ people should take a course in scuba diving to get certified.
Therefore; As a result; Consequently
Edit this sent: The sun is a star it gives the earth light and it gives it heat.
The sun is a star that gives the earth light and heat
What are 3 parts of a topic paragraph or concluding paragraph?
General statement, specific statement, thesis
What vegetable is eaten more in August than any other time of year?
Corn
Which step is last: Editing or Revising?
Editing
Name 2 ways to revise.
make thesis/topic sent more specific
Edit this sent: the platypus is a strange animal. native to australia
The platypus is a strange animal that is native to Australia.
How do you break down a prompt
highlight thinking and power words, annotate power words
What is the record for the number of hotdogs eaten in 10 min? (within 10)
76