Essay
Name the two paragraphs that contain the thesis statement.
What are the introduction and conclusion?
Fix the sentence:
There is twelve months in a year.
There are twelve months in a year.
What is this an example of?
His head was as hard as a rock.
A simile
Informative or argumentative?
Vegetables are important for maintaining a balanced diet. Some people do not think they are necessary. Write an article to your student body that convinces them to eat more vegetables.
Argumentative
Who is the abolitionist we read about in class?
Frederick Douglass
What is a word or phrase that connects one idea to another?
A transition
Fix the sentence:
Ms. Jacobson said "I baked cookies for everyone."
Ms. Jacobson said, "I baked cookies for everyone."
What is this an example of?
Life is a highway.
A metaphor
What does PFO stand for in the FSA rubric?
Purpose, Focus, Organization
What is the name for a person who wants to stop or end slavery?
An abolitionist
What is the first thing you should do when you receive your essay?
Read the prompt.
Fix the sentence:
I am embarassed to say that I did not complete my homework.
I am embarrassed to say that I did not complete my homework.
What is this an example of?
Ow! That chair tripped me!
A personification
What is another word for the phrase "Conventions of Standard English"?
Grammar
Name the two characters in "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh".
The drummer boy (Joby) and the general
Which sentence of your introduction contains your essay's main idea?
The last sentence of your introduction.
Fix the sentence.
There dog ate all of the food at the picnic.
Their dog ate all of the food at the picnic.
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
A word associated with a sound.
What does "EE" stand for in the FSA rubric?
Evidence and Elaboration
Who wrote the "Tell-Tale Heart"?
Edgar Allan Poe
True or false: Your essay has to contain at least 5 paragraphs.
False, it should have at least 4.
I enjoy playing Jeopardy so I practice whenever I can.
I enjoy playing Jeopardy, so I practice whenever I can.
Give an example of imagery.
The answer will vary.
What is another word for "elaboration"?
Description
What was Anne Frank's sister's name?
Margot