Compound or Simple Sentence?
Compound or Simple sentence?
I can do it by myself.
Simple - it is 1 thought
What is Setting?
The time and place in the story.
Decide if the following sentence is first, second or third person point of view:
"You turn and see a frightening shadow".
Second person
What part of TREES supports your claim and introduces the premise for your paragraph?
R-Reason
Compound or Simple?
The puppy was annoying, yet he was still very sweet.
Compound - two thoughts put together with a comma and and FANBOYS
What is Plot?
A series of events that make up the story. Beginning, Middle, End.
Decide if the following sentence is first, second or third person point of view:
"I went to the store".
First person
What part of TREES is the beginning of your paragraph? (Includes GTA and restating the prompt)
T- Topic
Compound or Simple?
I watched TV last night at my friend's house.
Simple - only 1 thought
What is Theme?
the underlying message, moral or lesson of a story
Decide if the following sentence is first, second or third person point of view:
"My heart leaped into my throat as I turned and saw a frightening shadow".
First person
With the conclusion of your TREES paragraph, this wraps up and reminds the reader of your answer to the question.
S-Summary
Compound or Simple?
I play video games on the weekends.
Simple - only 1 thought
What is Climax?
the primary turning point and what your story has been building towards.
Decide if the following sentence is first, second or third person point of view:
"The children turned and saw the frightening shadow. They were unaware a cat had walked close to the low-hung lantern".
Third person
What part of TREES is word for word from text, supports your reasoning and must be cited and quoted correctly?
E-Evidence (first E)
Compound or Simple?
I enjoy football, but basketball is my favorite.
Compound - two thoughts put together with a comma and a conjunction
What is Conflict? What is Resolution?
Conflict: The problem in the story the main character has to overcome
Resolution: The end of a story. All major conflicts are resolved
Decide if the following sentence is first, second or third person point of view:
"You've come to this coffee shop so often, the barista knows you".
Second person
In TREES format, this discusses how your evidence supports your topic/claim and reasoning and usually is the longest part of your paragraph.
E- Explanation (second E)