MLA Formatting
What is the first thing you should do before writing ANYTHING in your essay document?
Change your font to Times New Roman, size 12, and double spaced!
What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?
Quote uses exact wording from outside source, paraphrase puts information into your own words
Answer whether the following nouns are common or proper:
1. Freddy Mercury
2. the concert
3. a popular 80s band
1. Freddy Mercury - proper
2. the concert - common
3. a popular 80s band - common
True or False: A verb in a sentence can consist of two words.
TRUE
Example: We are watching the game.
What is the country Ms. Sust cannot stop talking about?
The Czech Republic
What should you put in your header at the top of your paper, in order?
Your Name
Teacher Name
Class Name
Due Date
Give examples of two different types of lead-ins.
Acceptable answers include:
-According to the text, [author name] says, "...
-In their article, [author name] states, "...
-In the article [article title], [author name] explains...
Where should the apostrophe go to correctly show possession?
Mirabels cousin received the power of talking to animals.
Mirabel's cousin received the power of talking to animals.
What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?
Transitive has a direct object, intransitive does not
Transitive: He ran to his friend's house.
Intransitive: He ran quickly.
Where is Ms. Sust from?
St. Louis, Missouri
What should you title the page at the end of your essay with your list of sources?
Works Cited
What language/word should you avoid using in an informative essay?
Using "I" or giving your opinion
Answer whether the word is correctly pluralized:
1. zeroes
2. pennies
3. busses
4. beliefs
1. zeroes - incorrect > zeros
2. pennies - correct
3. busses - incorrect > buses
4. beliefs - correct
Is this sentence transitive or intransitive?
The water bottle fell on the floor.
Transitive; "on the floor" is the direct object
What did Ms. Sust study in college?
Theatre/Acting (minored in English)
True or False: You should always add an extra space between your paragraphs.
FALSE.
PLEASE STOP DOING THIS. I AM BEGGING YOU.
"I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam I am" (Seuss 5).
What is the type of citation called used in this quote?
Ending Citation
Where should the apostrophe go to correctly show possession?
The rats nest had at least four rats in it when it was finally discovered.
The rats' nest had at least four rats in it when it was finally discovered.
What is the direct object of this sentence?
She gave the jacket away.
When did Ms. Sust write her famous poem "Fred the Mongoose?"
7th grade
How should you order your sources at the end of your essay?
Alphabetical Order by first element in source (if no author name, then article title, etc.)
Paraphrase this quote.
"Most species of mongoose are found in Africa, but some also live in southern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, according to National Geographic. Some species of mongoose have been introduced into other areas of the world, such as Caribbean and Hawaiian islands" (Bradford).
Ms. Sust will decide whether your paraphrase is worthy! Mwahahaha!
What is an abstract noun?
A thing or idea that you cannot touch or see (personality traits, theories, etc.).
What is the direct object and indirect object of this sentence?
He told her not to come.
Direct object: her (who did he tell?)
Indirect object: not to come (what did he tell her?)
What is the accent called above the first S in Ms. Sust's name?
A hacek (pronounced ha-check)