G10 Excellence

Sentence Errors

1

What is a Fragment?

An incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a predicate.

It does not express a complete idea.

2

It is when you fail to create grammatically parallel structures.

Faulty Parallelism

3

Give one tip to avoid run-ons.

- Add a coordinating conjunction

- Insert a punctuation mark.

4

How do you fix comma splices?

Use a period to separate two complete thoughts.

5

Make this fragment into a complete sentence:

Over the fence.

Example: The dog jumped over the fence.

Improving your Speech

1

What is pitch?

The highness and lowness of the voice.

2

Give an example of correlative conjunctions.

• Either - or
• Neither - nor
• Both - and
• Not only- but also
• Whether - or

3

Where is the stress if the word is a VERB?

Second syllable

4

Where is the stress in the word "Laptop"?

LAP-top (noun)

5

Where is the stress in the word "self-confidence"?

self-CON-fidence (compound adjective)

Short Story

1

This is the beginning of a story.

Exposition

2

Is the sentence parallel?

This game is both difficult and confusing.

Yes. 

3

What is another term for plot diagram?

Story arc

4

What is the largest country based on land area?

Russia

5

What is the translation of "Rashomon" in English?

The Rasho Gate

Persuasive Essay

1

It is a part of a persuasive essay that presents the opponents' argument.

Counterargument

2

Give an example of how to start your Persuasive Essay. 

- Rhetorical Question

- Cause an emotional response

- Set the mood - paint a "mind picture"

- Give an amazing fact

- Use a quote

3

Do you want additional points on your activity?

Yes. (+3)

4

Give an element of Persuasive Essay.

• Has an introduction that clearly states thesis claim
• Logical reasons and relevant evidence as support
• Words and phrases that clarify the relationships among your claims, reasons, and evidences
• Use emotional appeals appropriately and sparingly
• Discussion of counterarguments
• Formal style and reasonable tone
• Strong conclusion

5

What is the name of the semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal?

Platypus

Plagiarism and Features of Argumentative Essay

1

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement.

2

This feature of argumentative essay presents the general topic and your point of view.

Introduction and Thesis

3

It is a type of evidence or support of claim that states the importance of what you are arguing about.

a. Definition

b. Policy

c. Value

c. Value

4

What is argumentative essay?

An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue. 

Argumentative essays should have a straightforward structure so they are easy for readers to follow. 

The goal of an argumentative essay is to clearly outline a point of view, reasoning, and evidence.

5

How do we avoid plagiarism?

• Keeping track of the sources you use in your research
• Paraphrase or quote from the sources you have and add your own ideas
• Credit the original author through in-text citations 
• Use credible plagiarism checkers before you pass your work