Recite the words that AAAWWUBBIS represents, but do it backwards.
since, if, because, before, until, when, while, as, although, after
100
When must you begin a new paragraph in dialogue?
You must begin a new paragraph every time the speaker changes in dialogue.
100
When referring to a book or movie in your writing, you can either _______________ or ________________ the title.
underline; italicize
100
In a literary analysis (a.k.a. extended response), give an example of a sentence starter for a) referring to the text and b) interpreting the text.
a) The text states...
b) This quotation is a perfect example of...
100
Name three situations in which you must capitalize.
1. Capitalize the first word of a sentence.
2. Capitalize proper nouns (specific names of people and places).
3. Capitalize the first and last words and any significant words in a book or movie title.
200
Contrast independent and dependent clauses.
Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought; therefore, they must attach themselves to an independent clause.
200
Give 5 examples of dialogue tags.
she cried, he yelped, they sympathized, recited Cara, conceded Andrew
200
Give five examples of non-essential words that would not be capitalized in a book or movie title.
of, and, the, a, an
200
What situation would call for quotation marks in a literary analysis.
Referring directly to the text by using a quotation would call for quotation marks in a literary analysis.
200
What are some ways authors bring their characters to life (characterization)?
Authors characterize by including how the character looks, acts, and feels along with what the character says.
300
When a dependent clause follows an independent clause, how does the punctuation differ from an AAAWWUBBIS sentence?
There is no comma connecting the two clauses.
300
Is this sentence correct?
"Mary went to the store and got milk," Said Lucy.
It is incorrect. It should be:
"Mary went to the store and got milk," said Lucy.
300
What is the capitalization rule when it comes to book and movie titles?
Capitalize the first and last words and any essential words in between.
300
What is the difference between summarizing and analyzing?
Summarizing tells about the story's plot; analyzing interprets the story and figures out its meaning.
300
What is the purpose of a thesis and where does it occur in a piece of writing such as a literary analysis?
A thesis states the author's main idea/opinion. It occurs in the introduction and should be restated in the conclusion.
400
Sing the chorus to the AAAWWUBBIS song.
AAAWWUBBIS, AAAWWUBBIS, everyone needs AAAWWUBBIS...AAAWWUBBIS, AAAWWUBBIS, everyone needs it now.
400
Correct this sentence:
"are you going to the movies tonight"? asked cartman.
"Are you going to the movies tonight?" asked Cartman.
400
Make these book titles presentable for formal writing:
the sound and the fury
the hunger games
the true story of the three little pigs
The Sound and the Fury
The Hunger Games
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
**All of the above should be underlined.
400
Give a sentence starter that would lead to an analysis.
This shows me...
400
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising refers to changes in content and ideas while editing refers to spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar corrections.
500
Create an AAAWWUBBIS sentence (with correct capitalization and punctuation). Now rearrange the sentence so that the dependent clause comes last.
Before you get mad, let me explain myself.
Let me explain myself before you get mad.
500
Create and correctly punctuate and capitalize dialogue (must have at least one exchange between two characters).
"Did you hear they're serving nachos for lunch?" asked Mrs. Olson.
"Let's hustle to the cafeteria before the kids get there," urged Ms. Lovell.
500
Make this title presentable for formal writing.
teenage mutant ninja turtles II: the secret of the ooze
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
500
Using appropriate sentence starters, write a pair of sentences that refers to a text (your choice) and interprets it.
In the text, Johnny states, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold." This shows me that Johnny wants Ponyboy to see the good rather than cave in to cynicism.
500
Compare and contrast informational writing and narrative writing. Provide 2 similarities and 2 differences.
Informational writing and narrative writing both contain textual information and teach the reader through information or themes.