Who is the Audience?
Write a letter to your superintendent of schools in which you support or oppose dissection of animals in your science class. Use the “To Cut or Not to Cut?” passage set to support your ideas.
Superintendent of Schools
Write a letter to your superintendent of schools in which you support or oppose dissection of animals in your science class. Use the “To Cut or Not to Cut?” passage set to support your ideas.
Should we dissect animals in science class?
What year did Armwood open?
1984
Which of the following is the format of an informative essay?
A.Hook, claim, explanation
B.Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
C.Introduction, reasons, counterclaim, conclusion
B. Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
Many scientists feel ______ field of study is the most important.
A.There
B.Their
C.They’re
Single-gender schools are a tradition of the past that are coming back to modern education. Your state is considering opening all-boy and all-girl schools in your area. Write a letter to your state senator supporting either single-gender or co-educational schools. Use information from the “What’s the Best Way to Learn?” passage set to support your ideas.
Single-gender schools are a tradition of the past that are coming back to modern education. Your state is considering opening all-boy and all-girl schools in your area. Write a letter to your state senator supporting either single-gender or co-educational schools. Use information from the “What’s the Best Way to Learn?” passage set to support your ideas.
Should schools be co-ed or single gender?
QUICK Draw a pig!!
Best one wins.
Which of the following is the format of an argumentative essay?
A. Introduction, 2 reason paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion
B. Introduction, main idea statement, counterclaim, conclusion
C. Thesis statement, evidence, explanation, rebuttal
A. Introduction, 2 reason paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion
In an argumentative essay, you should _____ the opposite view.
A. Aknowledge
B. Acknowlege
C. Acknowledge
C. Acknowledge
You have been assigned an editorial on the topic of paying student athletes. Write an editorial for your school newspaper in which you argue for or against student athletes receiving payment for games. Use the “Whose Money is It Anyway?” passage set to support your argument.
School community (teachers, parents, students, etc.)
You have been tasked with writing a brochure informing cell phone users about the changes in the way people use technology to communicate. Use information from the “How New Are Phones?” passage set to support your ideas.
Finish this poem, best one wins.
Roses are red, violets are blue,
________________________.
Teacher choice
How should you organize your body paragraphs?
A. Hook, claim, explanation
B. Claim, reason, evidence, rebuttal
C. Claim, evidence, explanation
C. Claim, evidence, explanation
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A.At the store, we needed: eggs, milk, and coffee.
B.Only one word could describe the movie: awesome!
C.Things that scare me: dogs, aliens, and tests.
B
Do you have a hobby, a collection, or a favorite pastime? Write a blog post in which you explain the importance of having a hobby, collection, or pastime. Use information from the “Why There Should Be More to You Than TV” passage set to support your ideas.
Readers of your blog (people who care what you have to say)
In many countries, citizens are required to complete military service in their late teens or 20’s. Write a letter to your congressman arguing whether or not the United States should adopt this practice. Use information from the “Is Freedom Really Free?” passage set to support your claims.
Should the US require every person to complete military service?
Roast Mr. T, best one wins.
Teacher choice
How do you organize your introduction?
A. Explain the topic, then narrow it down to your thesis statement
B. Start with your thesis statement, then explain your reasons
C. Restate the prompt, then write your thesis statement
A. Explain the topic, then narrow it down to your thesis statement
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A. My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate; vanilla is acceptable on sundaes.
B. My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate; but vanilla is okay too.
C. My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate; only in cones, though.
A.My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate; vanilla is acceptable on sundaes.
You have been asked to write a campaign speech for a person running for mayor in your town taking a stance on the relationship between violence portrayed on television and the increase in violent crime. Use information from the “Should We Change the Channel?” passage set in your composition.
Voters in your town (the mayor will give the speech)
You have been asked to write a campaign speech for a person running for mayor in your town taking a stance on the relationship between violence portrayed on television and the increase in violent crime. Use information from the “Should We Change the Channel?” passage set in your composition.
Argue whether or not video games cause people to commit violent crimes.
How many flavors are there in one can of Dr. Pepper?
23 flavors
How do you organize your conclusion?
A. Write your hook, restate your 3 reasons, then explain your counterclaim
B. Summarize your main points, predict what will happen in the future, then challenge your reader to do something
C. Restate the prompt, then summarize your body paragraphs
B. Summarize your main points, predict what will happen in the future, then challenge your reader to do something
Write a sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
•You may not use a sentence from this review.
•You may not look up something (that’s cheating – this is a 500 point question -_-)
•Two complete sentences separated by a semicolon
•Both sentences on a related topic