Conjunctions & Punctuation
Choose the correct conjunction for this sentence:
My phone screen is cracked, ______ it still works.
But
Name a narrative technique.
Any of these:
Illustrations
Plot
Dialogue
Characterization
What are homographs?
Homographs are words that are spelled the same with different meanings.
Explain the T in T.I.D.E. for an OPINION piece.
The T in T.I.D.E. is for topic. This is the opinion statement or claim.
Which punctuation mark is required when creating a compound sentence?
Name an expository technique.
Any of these:
Facts
Definitions
Maps/Diagrams
Photographs/Captions
Graphs/Charts
Main Idea
Key Details
Introduction/Conclusion
What are homophones?
Explain the I in T.I.D.E. for an OPINION piece.
The I in T.I.D.E. is for ideas, in the author's own words.
What is the acronym for conjunctions? Name each one!
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
What is the purpose of a heading or subtitle?
Headings/subtitles tell what that section of the text will mostly be about.
Give an example of a homophone.
Answers may vary.
ex.) see and sea
Explain the D in T.I.D.E. for an OPINION piece.
The D in T.I.D.E. is for details, which is text evidence.
Which one is punctuated correctly?
a.) Though she knew she would regret it Maria, cut up her bestie's Needoh.
b.) Though she knew she would regret it, Maria cut up her bestie's squishy.
b.) Though she knew she would regret it, Maria cut up her bestie's squishy.
What is plot?
Plot is the sequence of events in a text.
Give an example of a homograph.
Answers may vary.
ex.) bat and bat
Explain the E in T.I.D.E. for an OPINION piece.
The E in T.I.D.E. is for End, which is the conclusion.
Which two clauses create a compound sentence?
a.) Two dependent clauses
b.) One independent clause and one dependent clause
c.) Two independent clauses
c.) Two independent clauses
Example: I was tired after school, so I took a nap.
Why do authors include photos in expository texts?
Authors include photos to give us more information about the passage's main idea.
Please close the door behind you when you leave.
Which sentence uses the word close in the same context?
a.) Even though I live far away, I'm very close with my mom.
b.) Serena tried to close the window, but she couldn't.
c.) Seeing up close is difficult without my glasses.
b.) Serena tried to close the window, but she couldn't.
What words are needed to create an opinion statement?
"In my opinion..."
"I believe/I feel/ I think..."