Writing Process
What is the writing process?
A process of series of steps to ensure better writing, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and edit.
True or false: A personal narrative is in third person and is formal.
False
Describes or modifies a noun.
Adjective
What is a fragment sentence?
An incomplete sentence that cannot stand by itself because it is not a complete thought; a dependent clause.
Give two examples of the function of a period.
Make a statement.
Ask an indirect questions.
Give a command.
Abbreviate words.
What is the first step of the writing process?
Brainstorming
What is descriptive language?
An abrupt remark, usually expressing emotion.
Interjection
What is a run-on sentence?
Two or more main clauses that have been smooshed together without proper punctuation or connecting words.
Give two examples of the function of a comma.
Separate a list.
Use of FANBOYS conjunctions.
Separating addresses and dates
Introductory Clauses
Appositive
Addressing Someone
Relative Clauses
What step is the Final Draft?
Step 8
True or false: Persuasive essays depend on a main idea, not a thesis statement.
False
Connects a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective.
Preposition
What type of sentence is this?
After you finish this exam.
Fragment
Place the commas in the sentence below.
Frankie the dog that lives next door likes to go for walks in the park.
Frankie, the dog that lives next door, likes to go for walks in the park.
Appositive!
What is step 4?
Rough Draft 1
True or false: Personal narratives contain dialogue and must have a beginning, middle, and end.
True
Which of the following words in this sentence is the verb?
The pencil fell out of his hand.
fell
What type of sentence is this?
You should come to class prepared bring your pencil, notebook, and homework.
Run-on
Place the commas in the sentence below.
Halloween is on October 31st 2018.
Place the commas in the sentence below.
Halloween is on October 31st, 2018.
What is the last step of the writing process?
Publishing
What are the three pillars of persuasion and what do they mean?
Ethos- appeal to ethics, credibility
Pathos- appeal to emotion
Logos- appeal to logic and reason
Which of the following words in this sentence is an adverb?
She is very nice to her.
very
What type of sentence is this?
Although this is a game of Jeopardy, you are also learning.
Complete Sentence.
Place the commas in the sentence below.
After visiting the Natural History Museum in Washington D C we ate food.
After visiting the Natural History Museum in Washington D.C., we ate food.