Vocabulary
Normally the last sentence in the introduction paragraph. It tells the topic that will be covered and states the points that will be made in the body paragraph.
What is Thesis Statement?
Correct the errors.
They missed the beginning of the movie pride and prejudice.
They missed the beginning of the movie Pride and Prejudice.
Also called the turning point. The high point of actions of the plot when the outcome hangs in the balance.
What is climax?
When I was three, my parents moved us to another country. I did home schooling for awhile. Eventually I had to move away to boarding school
What is sequence/chronological order?
The organizational pattern of a non-fiction writing.
What is text structure?
A writing made of factual information, not made up
What is nonfiction?
Correct the mistakes
If you had shook the fruit shake well, you could of drank it easily.
If you had shaken the fruit shake well, you could have drunk it easily.
The part of the work that introduces the characters, setting and gives background information.
What is Exposition?
Dogs and cats are very different from each other. A dog is easily trained to fetch, shake hands or even roll over. A cat isn't as easily trained; however, they don't need walked or taken outside to use the restroom.
What is compare and contrast?
Two things that must be included in the Introduction Paragraph.
What is a hook and a thesis statement?
Comparing one thing to another by saying one thing IS another.
What is a Metaphor?
Correct the mistakes
anna exclaimed don't touch that hot frying pan.
Anna exclaimed, "Don't touch that hot frying pan!"
You should only use this technique if it moves the story along or teaches us something about the characters or plot. Just using it to use it, hurts the story.
What is dialogue?
Chillicothe Middle School is located in Chillicothe, Ohio. It houses students in 7th and 8th grade. The school provides a wide variety of classes. These range from music, foreign languages, and even STEM.
What is description?
Restating the Thesis Statement and summing up the essay
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
This part of speech tells you how or to what extent the verb did its job.
What is an adverb?
Correct mistakes:
We left niagara falls we arrived at the great lakes.
We left Niagara Falls, and we arrived at the Great Lakes.
This type of narrative writing involves telling about an experience you have actually had.
What is a personal narrative?
It seems that there are many times that students are having a bad day. This can cause difficulties in staying in class and completing work. Studies have shown that therapy dogs can help calm students. Raising money for a therapy dog could solve this issue.
What is problem solution?
Label this part of an essay:
Students are often distracted by many things. In order to cut down on distractions, schools will create small class sizes, ban technology, and train teachers on classroom management.
What is the Thesis Statement?
This can not stand alone. It must be connected to a complete thought to make sense.
What is a dependent clause?
Correct mistakes: Make it a COMPLEX SENTENCE
the bell in the tower of the first baptist church is being repaired it has not been rang for two weeks.
(Because or Since) the bell in the tower of the First Baptist Church is being repaired, it has not been rung for two weeks.
OR
The bell in the tower of the First Baptist Church has not been rung for two week because it is being repaired.
Fix this dialogue so you don't use the word said.
"I'm not going. You can't make me!" said Jenny.
"I'm not going. You can't make me!" Jenny folded her arms and glared at her mother.
(last part can vary)
Seth came to class five minutes late. The teacher reminded him of the tardy policy. He threw his books across the room and then ran out of the room. Seth was given a detention.
What is cause and effect?
Put the terms in order of an essay: Number them
Conclusion, Transition words, Introduction,
Body Paragraphs, Hook, Reasons,
Thesis Statement, Details/Evidence
Introduction, Hook, Thesis Statement,
Body Paragraphs, Reasons, Details/Evidence, transition words
Conclusion