Parts of Speech
action word
verb
This word is used for the beginning part of an essay where you state your position or belief.
A claim
What is paraphrasing?
Putting information in your own words.
What do you say when you ring someone's doorbell on Halloween?
Trick or Treat!
Choose the best definition for PLENTY:
too much, too little, enough, not enough
enough
person, place, thing or idea
noun
You must support your reasons with ______________.
evidence
Paraphrase the sentence:
Mila is one of the kindest people I know.
Answers will vary...
Mila is an incredibly nice young lady.
What is the name of the scary clown from IT?
Pennywise
used for learning
words substituted for specific nouns
pronouns
Give one example of a transition word or phrase.
For example,
In addition,
Finally,
Additionally,
In fact,
Evidence shows
Paraphrase the sentence:
Some day in the future, I hope to travel to California.
Answers will vary...
I would love to go to California sometime soon.
What is the name of the villain from Nightmare on Elm Street?
Freddy Krueger
Exposure to ______ video games can be harmful for students.
violent
words describing nouns
adjectives
At the end of a justification essay, you must restate your ________________.
claim
Paraphrase the sentence:
I find getting to school on time each day to be difficult.
Answers will vary...
It's hard to be on time for school every day.
What's another name for a carved pumpkin?
Jack-o-lantern
It is important for children to have ________ time with friends.
social
many adverbs end with the suffix....
ly
Justify this claim with a reason AND evidence:
"Video games can help teens be better____
response must include REASON and EVIDENCE
Paraphrase the sentence....
I love Halloween best, but I also love Christmas.
Answers will vary...
My two favorite holidays are Halloween and Christmas.
In which European city did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Movies with lots of _____________ are usually rated R.
violence