Writing Process
Put a Comma in a Correct Spot
Mechanics: Correct the Sentences
Grammar: Name the Mistake in the Sentence
Classroom Tidbits
100
Clustering is one of the types of brainstorming.
False
100
I like cookies but I don't like brownies.
cookies, but
100
I live in amherst, NY.
I live in Amherst, NY.
100
He go for a walk in the park every day.
Agreement
100
When is the portfolio due this semester?
December 7
200
List 3 major writing steps.
Prewriting, writing, revising
200
In conclusion this class is important for the future writing.
In conclusion, this class
200
My Physics class is boring.
My physics class is boring.
200
On Christmas people usually will decorate a pine tree.
Simple Present Tense
200
When the portfolio may be picked up by the students?
December 11, 12-1 pm
300
Where is the Topic Sentence usually located in a piece of writing?
First sentence.
300
By the end of the semester you will learn how to write an essay.
By the end of the semester, you
300
He asked, "Where is my cellphone".
He asked, "Where is my cellphone?"
300
His character is very organized and efficiency.
Word Form
300
What is Ms. Yelinson's office number?
Baldy 320
400
Give 3 examples of the Types of Introductions in an Essay.
Question, anecdote, funnel, suprizing fact, contradiction, quote.
400
Lady Gaga a famous singer always shocks the audience.
Lady Gaga, a famous singer, always
400
The book "The mechanics of writing" is useful.
The book The Mechanics of Writing (underlined) is useful.
400
Students who didn't submit their essays.
Fragment
400
How will the portfolio be graded at the end of the semester?
A part of the 40% of the writing assignments grade
500
What is a purpose of an Illustration Paragraph or Essay?
To explain a general statement by means of one or more specific examples.
500
Writing an essay is useful although it is hard.
No comma.
500
If you forget the grammar rules and sometimes you may just look them up in the textbook.
If you forget grammar rules - and sometimes you may -
500
Playing soccer, singing in a choir, and a dance class are my afterschool activities.
Parallelism
500
Name 3 categories of grading in this class.
Journals, Quiz, Attendance, Participation, Homework, Essays, Paragraphs.