Punctuation
? . !
question mark, period, exclamation mark
What should all sentences in the English language start with?
A capital letter
An uppercase letter
Courage
The ability to do something that frightens one. bravery
Where can you sit?
Anywhere as long as you make good choices.
Where am I getting coffee every Friday?
Dunkin Donuts
,
comma
What should all sentences in the English language end with?
Punctuation
Exploration
The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
exploring something new
Yes, but you HAVE to clean up after yourself!!!! (we are NOT doing a good job of this so far)
What is my favorite thing that students can do?
Try / give effort
:
colon
The name of words used to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.
Transition words
Shape (not like a circle or square)
The specified condition or state of someone or something.
-impact, influence
YOUR NAME
What is my dog's name?
Piggy
;
semicolon
Which of these words is always capitalized?
my, i, me, we
I
Exposition
The foundational background information—including setting, character traits, and backstory—revealed to the audience, usually at the beginning, to make the narrative understandable.
Introduces the main characters, setting, and problem/conflict.
Who's responsibility is it to turn in work, check grades, and make up missing assignments?
How many miles did I run in my last race? (When I was out for two days in Februrary)
10 miles (and I PRd my 10k- 6.2 miles in 58 minutes)
...
ellipses
Acts as a visual cue to signify the start of a new paragraph, idea, or topic, enhancing readability and providing a professional, organized structure.
Indentation
Climax
The peak moment of highest tension, dramatic action, or emotional intensity, where the protagonist confronts the main conflict.
Turning point of the story
What is Mrs. Fern's biggest pet peeve in class?
not listening/following directions/talking while I am talking
What did I celebrate this past weekend?
My one year wedding anniversary!