MITS Rules for YOU!
Between which two words should should the semicolon go in this sentence?
I decided to go kayaking on the lake this is my favorite past time!
Between lake and this
What is the first sentence in your body paragraph?
A topic sentence. (This introduces what the overall topic of the paragraph)
What is a thesis statement?
True or False: You only need to use evidence from ONE article.
FALSE!! You need to use evidence from BOTH articles
What is Ms. Spaulding's favorite color?
PURPLE
When should you use a comma?
Answer could be:
As an opener, As a interrupter, as a closer, with a FANBOY to connect ICs together.
What are the THREE parts of a conclusion paragraph?
Restate thesis, summarize body paragraphs, take away. Should feel like Bronx Fire!!
If you are stuck on how to write an intro or conclusion paragraph, where should you look for help?
The articles!!!
What is Arizona's state flower?
The Saguaro Cactus blossom
Is the comma correctly used? Why or Why not?
The PBA is really difficult, and extremely complicated.
NO! Extremely complicated is NOT a complete sentence. It does NOT have a Subject, Verb, or a complete thought
How many sentences should there be for EACH reasoning?
What happens if you do not put a transition before your quote?
It is a naked quote. We DO NOT want this.
True or False: You can use any notes or examples on the ACTUAL PBA.
False!!! You have to remember the process all by yourself (This is why we did so many practices!!!)
What are Ms. Spaulding's niece's name and nephew's name?
Lucia and Roman
Is this semicolon used correctly?
She watched the cat run around; very fast and chaotic like.
NO!! Semicolons only connect together TWO independent clauses.
Correct: She watched the cat run around; it was very fast and chaotic like.
What should be at the end of EACH body paragraph?
A concluding sentence! (restate your topic sentence in different words)
When writing claims, should you go for the obvious claim?
No. Dig a little deeper. Focus on WHY? and HOW?
What do you need to do at the beginning of EACH of your paragraphs?
Indent. (not doing this will result in a bad grade!)
What year did Glendale High school open?
1911
When do we use colons?
When we are introducing a quote, a list, or another statement.
If an quote came from page 92 and was written by Juan Ramos, what should the citation look like?
(Ramos 92).
You are given the following prompt: In a multi-paragraph essay, explain the impacts of video games on the teenage brain.
Write a thesis statement that would work for this prompt.
Esample:
The impacts that video games have on the teenage brain are both worrisome and everlasting.
In an explanatory essay, which pronouns should we NOT use?
I, me, we, us, our, you, your. (NO P.P. on your paper!)
What are the names of the Great Lakes that surround Michigan?
Heron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior