Grammar
Combine the sentences using the correct conjunction (and, but, or, so, & because)
A. I wanted to play outside. It started to rain.
I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.
What does "entomologist" mean in this sentence below?
The entomologist, a scientist who studies insects, showed us her butterfly collection.
A scientist who studies insects
What is a "hook"?
The first sentence that grabs the readers attention.
What are the 3 paragraphs called after the introduction?
Body paragraphs
What are some transitional words?
First, next, then, last , finally, secondly
Combine the sentences using the correct conjunction (and, but, or, so, & because)
We went to the zoo. We saw a huge elephant.
We went to the zoo, and we saw a huge elephant.
What does the word "vacant" mean in the sentence below?
The old house was vacant, or empty, for many years.
Empty
Where does the background knowledge sentences go?
In the middle of the introduction.
What is the last paragraph called in your essay?
Conclusion
which punctuation is missing in this sentence below? (.,?,!,:)
Watch out for that car
exclamation mark (!)
Watch out for that car!
What punctuation is missing?
Did you see the movie Inside Out
Question mark
Did you see the movie Inside Out?
What does the word "timid" mean in this sentence below?
Unlike his timid sister, who was shy, Marcus loved to speak in front of the class.
Shy
How many background knowledge sentences should there be in your introduction?
3 sentences
What does expository writing mean?
Writing to EXPLAIN or INFORM the reader.
What does "Personification" mean? give 2 examples.
Giving non-human objects human qualities
What punctuations is missing in this sentence?
I bought oranges bananas and grapes
I bought oranges, bananas, and grapes.
What does the word "expedition" mean in this sentence below?
The scientist began her expedition, a long journey for the purpose of discovery, into the Amazon rainforest.
A long journey
Which two paragraphs does the thesis statement go?
The last sentence in the introduction and the first sentence in the conclusion.
True or false: In expository writing the reader does not have to give facts, details, and examples?
false
What does "Homographs" mean? Give 5 examples.
Are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
What punctuation is missing in this sentence?
My mom said please clean your room
My mom said "please clean your room."
What does the word "valiant" mean in the sentence below?
The knight was valiant, brave and fearless as he faced the dragon.
Brave and fearless
What is thesis statement?
A claim with 3 reasons to back it up.
Which essay persuades the reader?
A. Argumentative
B. Expository
Argumentative
Give me a thesis statement for the prompt below
What sport is better football or soccer?
Answer varies