Grammar & Punctuation
Every statement starts with a _______ _______ and ends with a _______.
What is capital letter and period?
This is the sequence of events that make up a story.
What is plot?
This is another way to say who is telling the story.
What is point-of-view/perspective?
This type of writing typically has at least 5 paragraphs: 1 introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and 1 concluding paragraph.
What is an essay?
In the halls, we are expected to walk in straight _______ and be at a voice level ___.
What is lines and zero?
To show dialogue or that we are using exact words from another text or source, we use these.
What are "quotation marks?"
This is another name for the main character of the story.
What is protagonist?
This type of word takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
This type of essay attempts to talk another person into believing what you believe, getting something you want, or convincing someone of something.
What is persuasive or argumentative essay?
This is Mr. K's favorite Pokemon.
Who is Squirtle?
Complete the sentence (use there, they're, their): The students will take ______ books over _____, where ______ going to read.
What is their, there, they're?
This is the part of the story where characters, setting, and key background information if the narrative are introduced.
What is exposition?
This type of word shows action or state-of-being.
What is a verb?
This type of essay explains a topic using facts and evidence.
What is an informative essay?
This is grouping people into categories based on gender, race/ethnicity, nationality, age, social status, or abilities.
What is stereotyping?
Punctuate this sentence: For lunch I have PB&J grapes Skittles and TWO Capri Suns
For lunch, I have PB&J, grapes, Skittles, and TWO Capri Suns!
or
For lunch, I have: PB&J, grapes, Skittles, and two Capri Suns.
The main driving force of a story; it can be internal or external.
What is conflict?
This is the general idea present throughout a story that is widely applicable to all people. It's also known as a central idea, message, or lesson.
What is theme?
An essay always starts with this.
What is a good hook?
Wham! Bam! Kapow! These are examples of...
What is onomatopoeia?
This is the name of the noun a pronoun is referring back to.
What is the antecedent?
This is the turning point in a story where the conflict is resolved.
What is climax?
An essay has paragraphs. Poems have ______.
What are stanzas?
This part of the essay restates the thesis, synthesizes the body, and makes the essay relevant or includes a call-to-action.
What is the conclusion?
What are the first names of the 6th grade homeroom teachers?
Bruce (Mr. K), Kelly (Mrs. Dent), Sevval (Ms. Yeter), Samia (Mrs. Martinez)