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Detail Detective
Comma Coroner
Word Choice Wizard
Grammar Goddess
Essay Emperor
100
What should your details include?
A) Imagery
B) Dialogue
C) Examples
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
100
Add the comma(s) in the correct location.
Morton stop being so lazy!
Morton, stop being so lazy!
100
What are THREE WOW words for SAID
Whispered, exclaimed, howled, growled, yawned
100
How is the phrase "prince william county hospital" correctly written?
A) Prince William County hospital B) Prince William County Hospital C) As it is
B) Prince William County Hospital
100
What does H T S S stand for... (in the conclusion paragraph)?
Hook, thesis, summarize, super so what!
200
Write down all the transition words in this detailed paragraph.
The road trip was slowly coming to an end; however, my friends and I didn't want to say goodbye. We parked the car by a nearby diner. We sat and sat. Suddenly, my friend asked, "Why can't we just keep driving? Let's just keep going." We looked at each other, and immediately started up the car. Zoom!
However, suddenly, and immediately
200
Add the comma(s).
Running toward third base he suddenly realized how stupid he looked.
Running toward third base, he suddenly realized how stupid he looked.
200
Create your own sentence using the word colossal. (Use your own context clues, or your sentence will not earn you a point).
My eyes widened as I saw a giant, colossal birthday cake stomp its way toward me.
200
Its starting to look gloomy outside.
How is its correctly written in this sentence?
A) Its
B) It's
B) It's
200
How do you write a thesis statement? Your opinion + because + ....
3 points of discussion
300
Which detail is your most important detail in your hamburger paragraph?
A) First tomato, juicy detail
B) Second lettuce, light detail
C) Third meaty detail
C) Third meaty detail
300
Add the correct comma(s)
He hit the ball well but he ran toward third base.
He hit the ball well, but he ran toward third base.
300
What is ONE wow word transition that shows CONCLUSION
Overall, in conclusion, lastly
300
Fix this run on sentence.
It is starting to look gloomy outside however we decided to continue with our roadtrip.
It is starting to look gloomy outside; however, we decided to continue with our roadtrip.
300
What sentence is missing in this paragraph?

One of my favorite activities that I did on my Hawaain honeymoon included snorkeling. I loved seeing a giant sea turtle swim his way under my toes. I also enjoyed the sunset cruise and seeing the bright pink sun peek its way through the clouds. Lastly, without a doubt, making my own pink leis was unforgetable. A Hawaain native told me stories of old as I placed pink petals onto a delicate string. I will never forget my honeymoon because it was a dream come true!
A) Topic Sentence
B) Conclusion Sentence
C) Detail 1
D) Detail 2
E) Detail 3
A) Topic Sentence
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Which one of these sentences is the strongest showing detail?
A) The little girl looked so tired, she clearly needed a nap.
B) The brown-eyed little girl wore a plastic Viking cap, and her mouth was sticky from candy. Standing there in her dress-up clothes, she looked more tired than I had ever seen a child look. However, she was so very stubborn, I saw we were headed for a battle.
C) Her sleepy brown eyes hardened into red-rimmed slits. She tilted her plastic Viking helmet aggressively, the horns sticking out only a little more than her curls. One fist clutched a decapitated lollipop, the other a cardboard sword. She leveled the point at my chest. “You mean dragon!” she growled. “You’ll never make me nap!”
C) Her sleepy brown eyes hardened into red-rimmed slits. She tilted her plastic Viking helmet aggressively, the horns sticking out only a little more than her curls. One fist clutched a decapitated lollipop, the other a cardboard sword. She leveled the point at my chest. “You mean dragon!” she growled. “You’ll never make me nap!”
400
Calhoun's ambition to become a goalie in professional soccer is within his reach.

Add the correct comma(s)
Calhoun's ambition, to become a goalie in professional soccer, is within his reach.
400
What are TWO wow words that show EXAMPLES
For example, For instance, In fact
400
Add the correct punctuation.
I as a matter of fact don't really enjoy the rain.
I, as a matter of fact, don't really enjoy the rain.
400
You can have several different types of hooks. List three of them.
Question, Fact, Simile, Quote, or Imagery
500
Write a showing detailed sentence for the sentence: "I saw things on my road trip."
Cut the word said and add those sight images!!!
500
Add the comma(s) to the sentence.

Yes it is always a matter of course of preparation and attitude.
Yes, it is always a matter, of course, of preparation and attitude.
500
What are three WOW word transitions that show ADDITION
Furthermore, Moreover, Also, In addition
500
Punctuate this sentence correctly...
Don't she warned tell my mom what I told you!
"Don't," she warned, "tell my mom what I told you!"
500
Draw and label the essay map
Introduction: Hook, BK, Thesis
3 Hamburger Paragraphs: TS, 1, 2, 3, CS
Conclusion Paragraph: H, T, S, S