Simple Sentences
True or False:
A simple sentence does not give you all of the information to understand what is occurring.
false
This punctuation mark is used to express emotion or give a command.
exclamation point
SIX SEVEN!
How many minutes will you have on the Official GED Test to complete the extended response portion (essay)?
45 minutes (typing)
What is the main punctuation mark used when creating a compound sentence?
comma
What are the basic steps to completing the essay?
1) Read the articles.
2) Read the prompt. (You can re-read the articles)
3) Decide which topic you are in favor of.
4) Create an outline for your essay.
5) Write the essay. Review/edit b4 submitting it.
This part of a simple sentence is the focus of the sentence.
subject (can be referred to as a Pronoun/noun) or object (other things you are talking about)
This punctuation mark is used when giving information using another's point of view or statement.
quotation marks
What are the major parts of an essay called?
introduction
body/ bodies
conclusion
A compound sentence includes what three parts?
independent clause
compound clause (subordinate clause)
coordinating conjunction (words that help connect the sentences)
This sentence is like a thesis statement but used at the beginning of a body paragraph.
topic sentence
This part of a simple sentence helps identify who we are talking about.
noun (Pronoun)
This punctuation mark is used to give a break in sentences such as lists and dates.
comma
What type of essay writing will the GED test be based on?
*Bonus Points- Where can you find this type of writing featured in?
evidence-based writing
*Bonus Points- Op-Eds (opinion papers/articles), debates, advertising, film/book/product reviews
What are some example words or phrases used in a coordinating conjunction?
, and , and so
, but , or nor
, for , yet
, so
This text structure gives more information about the key individual, event, or idea that you are talking about.
elaborate
The party was fun.
The party was so much fun! There was a bouncy house, they played 90s ska-punk music, and we ate as much pizza as we wanted!
True or false:
A simple sentence only uses one punctuation mark.
false
This punctuation mark is used when you are missing information.
question mark
To be considered an acceptable essay, how many paragraphs and words should be written?
~500 words
What is the difference between an independent clause and a compound/subordinate clause?
independent clause- is a sentence that can stand alone; could be understood on its own.
compound/subordinate clause- is a sentence that does not make sense on its own (missing information)
This text structure allows you to arrange information based on time. The first part of the word means "time", the second part of the word means "order" or "reason".
chronological order
This part of the sentence can be written in many different forms to indicate present tense, past tense, and future tense of an action that has taken or is taking place.
verb
(walks, walked, will be walking)
This punctuation mark is used in lieu of a letter to combine two words.
*Bonus Points- What is the name of combining two words with the use of a punctuation mark?
apostrophe
*Bonus points- contraction
These major parts of the essay include what in each section?
1) thesis statement
2) topic sentence, supporting evidence/examples
3) sum of your entire essay; final statement
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Tell me a compound sentence and what punctuation mark(s) to use.
Congratulations, you've earned 1000 points!
This type of sentence will appear at the end of the first paragraph of a paper and be specific about what you will discuss throughout your essay.
thesis statement
I like Dr. Pepper because it's the best of all sodas, it's native to Texas, and I can buy it anywhere.