vocabulary
sentence structure
writing process
figurative language
independent or dependent clause
100
Copying someone’s words or ideas as your own.
What is Plagiarism?
100
Walter Dean Myers wrote Bad Boy A Memoir.
What is a simple sentence?
100
This is when I “brain storm” my ideas. I can use a web graphic organizer, an outline format, or just jot my ideas down on paper
What is prewriting?
100
P-s-s-s-s.. The air slowly leaked out of the tire.
What is onomatopoeia?
100
I read Bad Boy, A Memoir this nine weeks.
What is an independent clause?
200
A restatement in one’s own words that stays true to the ideas, tone, and general length of the passage.
What is Paraphrasing?
200
When we go, I hope to see many new places.
What is a complex sentence?
200
Some people call this a “sloppy copy.” I will take my ideas from the prewriting section and write them in paragraph form. I am not concerned with spelling and grammar just yet. That will come in the next step of the writing process.
What is the rough draft?
200
The sun smiled down on the playing children.
What is personification?
200
I ate chips, but I really wanted popcorn.
What is an independent + independent clause?
300
A leaning toward one side in an argument.
What is bias?
300
I love the white, sandy beaches, but I also love hiking at the mountains.
What is a compound sentence?
300
During the this section of the writing process, I will write with blue or black ink being very careful to not make any mistakes
What is the final copy?
300
Teaching tiny tots was the teacher’s triumph.
What is alliteration?
300
We did not have any popcorn because the store was sold out
What is an independent + dependent clause?
400
to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
What is mortified?
400
We have several months to make a final decision since our trip is in March
What is a complex sentence?
400
Writing that flows from one paragraph to the other using transitions.
What is coherence?
400
The car passed me going a million miles an hour!
What is hyperbole?
400
While I was watching TV, I decided to have a snack.
What is a dependent + independent clause?
500
a person who promotes disorder or excites revolt against any established rule, law, or custom.
What is an Anarchist?
500
When we get to our destination, I am sure that we will have a great time, and I know that we will make many memories.
What is a compound complex sentence?
500
I am going to make my “BIG changes” during this part of the writing process. I will look for grammatical errors and misspelled words.
What is revise and edit?
500
The sleek horse had a coat of velvet.
What is a metaphor?
500
When we get to our destination, I am sure that we will have a great time, and I know that we will make many memories
What is a dependent + independent + independent clause?