Spelling/Grammar
Writing Tips
Vocabulary
Debate Terms
Voting & Citizenship
100

In conclusion I believe the author made a good argument it convinced me of alot of things. (3 CORRECTIONS)

In conclusion, I believe the author made a good argument. It convinced me of a lot of things.

100

Order the following parts of an informative text: analysis, introduction, evidence, conclusion, thesis statement.

Introduction, thesis statement, evidence, analysis, conclusion

100

What does “controversy” mean?

  • Very detailed

  • A disagreement

  • A long process

  • To take a shortcut

A disagreement

100

A writer uses _________ from the text to support their claim.

evidence

100
  • How old must you be to vote in PG county?

16 for local elections, 18 otherwise

200

write a 5-sentence sumary about you’re favorite movie and why? (4 CORRECTIONS)

Write a 5-sentence summary about your favorite movie and why.

200

What key should you press to INDENT your paragraphs?

"Tab"

200

List two words with the prefix “re-”

What does "re-" mean?

Answers will vary.

The prefix "re-" means to do again (retake, reuse, etc.)

200

An opinion or belief about something

claim

200

What is a petition, and how does it work?

A petition is a formal written request submitted to an authority (like a court, government, or organization) requesting action, often signed by many people to show collective support. 

300

she defiantly didnt want to go to school bc it was rainy she decided to stay home. (5 CORRECTIONS)

She definitely didn't want to go to school because it was rainy. She decided to stay home.

300

List 4 transition words to use in your writing that are NOT first, next, then, or last.

Answers will vary.

Examples: In addition, however, in conclusion, additionally, on the other hand, on the contrary, in short, etc.

300

The legal process of becoming a citizen

- Verification

- Legalization

- Naturalization

- Validation

Naturalization

300

An opinion or belief that is the OPPOSITE of the original claim

counterclaim

300
Explain an example of a successful protest (in recent times or history). What made it successful?

Answers will vary.

(Examples: BLM, Women's March, Pride, etc.)

400

I would of taken a foto if i knew she was a famus actor! (5 CORRECTIONS)

I would have taken a photo if I'd known she was a famous actress!

400

Sarah is writing a persuasive essay about how her high school should start later in the day. Give an example of a good HOOK to start her essay.

Answers will vary.

A HOOK should grab the reader's attention.

400

Define "civic duty," and provide an example.

Responsibilities of a citizen

Examples: voting, jury duty, paying taxes, etc.

400

An explanation for HOW the evidence proves the claim

reasoning/analysis
400

Explain the difference between misinformation and disinformation.

Misinformation: UNITENTIONALLY providing the wrong information

Disinformation: INTENTIONALLY providing the wrong information

500

I have azma so sometimes its hard to breath expecially when I’m exercizing. (6 CORRECTIONS)

I have asthma, so sometimes it's hard to breathe, especially when I'm exercising.

500

Sarah is writing a persuasive essay about how her high school should start later in the day. Give an example of a good THESIS STATEMENT for her essay.

Answers will vary.

500

What is the term for all the people eligible to vote in an election?

Electorate

500

A response that proves that the counterclaim is weak or incorrect

rebuttal
500

In our Civic Engagement Fair, we had the option of 6 booths with various ways to be politically involve. Name 5 of them.

How to vote, youth political engagement, contacting elected officials, misinformation & reliable information, volunteering & community action, organizing for change/protesting