Types of Sentences
What does an independent clause contain? Hint: 2 things
A subject and a verb (predicate)
This is the single, specific claim that your paper supports.
The thesis statement
What is the font style and size for MLA format?
Times New Roman, 12 point font
What is an assertion?
>A statement that answers the question asked in the prompt
>A claim
>Everything in the paragraph proves the assertion
How many kids does Ms. Gardner have?
NONE.
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by either a semicolon or one of these...
A coordinating conjunction: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
True or False: The thesis statement should be a question.
FALSE. Your thesis statement should be an ANSWER to a question.
The header of your paper should contain four things. Name one.
>Your name
>Teacher's name
>Course
>Date
What is another name for "Evidence" in an essay?
Examples!
Is Mrs. Miehm Team *NSYNC or Team Backstreet Boys?
Team *NSYNC
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause. What is a dependent clause? Provide an example.
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. It depends on the rest of the sentence to make sense. Examples can start with subordinating conjunctions such as: After, Because, Once, While
Where should a thesis appear in your essay?
The last sentence of the first paragraph.
Where should your introduction paragraph be located in your essay?
What is considered Commentary in your essay?
>Analysis
>Elaborate and explain how your evidence is crucial in proving that your assertion is true.
Where did Ms. Gardner go to college? (either undergraduate or graduate)
M.A. > George Mason University
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause. Write an example of a compound-complex sentence on your desk.
Check.
A thesis should contain...?
OR
A thesis statement should be...? (Name one thing)
>Your topic
>A precise opinion
>Assertions
>An argument
>The last sentence of the first paragraph
The introduction paragraph should do three things. Name one.
>Attract the reader's attention
>Announce and elaborate on your topic
>State your thesis
How many pieces of evidence and commentary are required for a successful essay?
TWO
How many kids does Mrs. Miehm have?
Two
Write a sentence and identify the subject, verb (predicate), and label the independent or dependent clauses.
Check.
Write an example thesis statement for the following prompt: Because of safety concerns, many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Your state legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18. Do you think the minimum driving age should be raised?
Thesis should contain the topic, your precise opinion, and your assertions.
Write a hook for the following prompt: Because of safety concerns, many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Your state legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18. Do you think the minimum driving age should be raised?
The hook should grab the reader's attention.
For your research papers, what do you need to add after your evidence?
What sport/activity did Mrs. Miehm teach for 18 years?
Ballet!