Sentence Structures
What type of sentence structure uses only one independent clause?
Simple Sentence
Is this used correctly: Johns' backpack
No
Correction: John's backpack
What type of informational text describes an action and a reaction?
Cause and effect
What is the definition of a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun
What types of punctuation ends a sentence? (Hint: more than one option)
Periods, exclamation marks, and question marks
What are the components of a compound sentence? (hint: clauses)
Two independent clauses joinded by a coordinating conjuction (FANBOYS)
Is this used correctly: Karrie's notebook
Correct
What is a description underneath an image, graph, or chart called?
Caption
What is the definition of an antecedent?
The noun that the pronoun is refering to
What is the punctuation mark that can indicate an upcoming list of "things"?
Colon ( : )
What is the type of sentence structure that uses one independent clause, one or more dependent clauses, and is often began with a subordinating conjuction (i.e. although, since, when)?
Complex sentence
Is this used correctly: Principals' office
No
Correction: Principal's office
True or False: Informational texts can argue a position as long as it is true to real-life.
False
Agrumentative writing makes a claim (takes a position) and is trying to pursuade you.
Informative writing expands on facts, data, and information (teaches the reader).
Explain pronoun and antecendent agreement.
Pronouns and antecedents agree with each other (gender & number).
What punctuation mark seperates two independent clauses without a coordinating conjuction?
Semicolon ( ; )
Create a compound sentence correctly.
Correct Sentence Example: "I studied for my ELA test, so I passed it with flying colors."
Which is used correctly?
A) Ms. Woodham's students passed all of their tests.
B) Ms. Woodhams' students passed all of thier tests.
C) Ms. Woodhams's students passed all of their tests.
A) Ms. Woodham's students passed all of their tests.
If you were writing an expository/informative essay, what could you use to seperate sections?
Headings and subheadings
What is the pronoun AND the antecedent in this sentence?: Ms. Woodham is very proud of her class.
Antecedent: Ms. Woodham
Pronoun: her
What punctuation mark is often paired with a coordinating conjuction?
Comma ( , )
Create a compound-complex sentence correctly.
Correct Sentence Example: "Although it was raining, I stayed inside, and I watched TV. "
Which is correct:
A) The childrens' school won an academic award.
B) Students phones are put in their locker before their first class begins.
C) The women's restroom is out of paper towels.
C) The women's restroom is out of paper towels.
Descibe the purpose of supporting details.
Supporting details stregthen the main idea (found in the topic sentence).
Bonus: Text Evidence is the strongest supporting detail
Create a sentence that correctly uses the pronoun-antecedent agreement and explain each part.
Example response: "The students finished their work. "
Antecedent: students
Pronoun: their (plural -- multi-gender)
What punctuation mark is used to cite textual evidence directly from a text?
Quotation marks ( "..." )