Sentence Combining
I think you are a good person.
I think you can be silly sometimes.
I think you are a good person, but (however, yet) you can be silly sometimes.
I think there house is amasing I cant beleive how masive it is!
I think THEIR house is AMAZING. I CAN'T BELIEVE how MASSIVE it is!
WHAT IS THE BEST TOPIC SENTENCE OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH?
When it is flying to warmer places for winter, it flies straight. When it is catching insects, it moves about in many directions.
The way a bird flies often shows what it is doing
Birds are amazing hunters
Many birds migrate to warmer climates
The way a bird flies often shows what it is doing
Write a thank you letter to the business for the opportunity of an apprenticeship.
What is the tone of this letter?
Formal
Tom packed his clothes in the suitcase. His family was going on holiday. It would take many days for them to get there. He had a bag of books and puzzles to help pass the time.
How were Tom and his family going on their holiday?
Plane
Bus
Car
Train
CAR
I am not hungry for dinner.
I ate a huge lunch.
I am not hungry for dinner because I ate a huge lunch.
Can I come to I realy want to meat the prime minister
Can I come TOO? I REALLY want to MEET the PRIME MINISTER.
First, I made flyers describing my service and prices. Mom and I delivered them to all the houses in our neighborhood. A few days later my neighbor's dog was my first customer. The owner thought I did such a nice job that he told all his friends. I've been in business almost a year and I'm so busy. Every Saturday I have about seven dog washing appointments. I hope to save enough money to buy a car some day.
Starting a business was a terrible experience.
Last summer I started my dog washing business.
Mom helped me with my business.
I have lots of dogs to wash on Saturday.
Last summer I started my dog washing business.
You really want your parents to let you have an after school job, but they are concerned about your marks falling. You write an essay to them explaining your reasoning.
What is the PURPOSE of this writing?
to PERSUADE
The morning breeze warmed the boy's cheeks as he walked. He swung a stick and whistled a tune. The tall grass tickled his bare feet. It wasn't long before he felt hungry. When he came to the pecan tree, he swung his stick over his head. Something small and hard hit his shoulder.
Why did the boy swing his stick at the tree?
to see what sound he could make
to knock down some nuts
to teach it a lesson
to scare the squirrels
To knock down some nuts
I tried really hard to be on time.
I was late.
I tried really hard to be on time, but (however) I was late.
You should lissen to you're teacher more she has alot to offer and teach yous
You should LISTEN to YOUR teacher more. She has A LOT to offer and teach YOU.
WHICH SENTENCE IS LIKELY THE TOPIC OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH?
They can't really play with you. You don't even know if they like you. They are pretty boring to have around.
Goldfish are bad pets.
Fish take a lot of work to look after.
Fish make great low maitence pets.
Goldfish are bad pets.
How can you easily begin a piece of writing by using the prompt?
Restate the prompt as a question.
What point of view is told by a character in the story?
First Person Point of View
List the FANBOYS
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Why is this hapenning I cant imajin what there feelling
Why is this HAPPENING? I CAN'T IMAGINE what THEY'RE FEELING.
ORDER THESE SENTENCES INTO A PARAGRAPH.
It's really hard not to get distracted.
Additionally, there's no teacher to help you.
Online learning is far worse than face-to-face learning.
Not only that, not all students have their own computer.
Online learning is far worse than face-to-face learning.
It's really hard not to get distracted.
Additionally, there's no teacher to help you.
Not only that, not all students have their own computer.
How do these statements from a writing prompt help you to structure your response?
Write about a significant event in your life. You may wish to include: (hint-what do the following ideas become?
-When and where the event happened.
-How did it affect you?
-How has it changed your life?
They become (the topic of) your paragraphs.
What Point of View is told by a narrator?
Third Person Point of View
A sentence that can stand on its own as a complete thought is called what?
An independent (clause).
Who's jaket is this it doesnt have a name on it and its werth a lot of money
WHOSE JACKET is this? It DOESN'T have a name on it, and IT'S WORTH a lot of money.
Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking?
Lebron James smokes a cigar after each win.
Most celebrities look really cool when they smoke.
Smoking is one way that people relieve stress.
Smoking leads to many different illnesses.
Smoking leads to many different illnesses.
What is one way to sign off on a formal letter?
Sincerely
Regards
Why would a piece of fiction use italics instead of speech marks when showing the reader something the character is saying?
Example:
When Molly walked into the room Jorja made an angry face. Why is she here?
The character is saying in in their mind, not out loud.