PUNCTUATION POWER
What punctuation mark ends a statement?
period
What is the purpose of informative writing?
To teach or explain information.
When do you use quotation marks?
To show when someone else is talking
What do we call the last paragraph of an essay?
Conclusion
What is an opinion?
A personal belief or feeling.
Which punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?
Question mark
True or false: An informative essay should NOT include your opinion.
True
Which punctuation mark do we use to separate items in a list?
comma
Put these in order: Conclusion, Body Paragraph, Introduction
Introduction → Body Paragraph → Conclusion.
What is a claim?
Your main argument or what you believe
Fix the punctuation:
Percy Julian was a chemist he studied plants
Percy Julian was a chemist; he studied plants.
What belongs in the introduction of an informative essay? (Name 1 thing)
Hook, topic, why it's important
Which punctuation mark joins two related sentences?
Semicolon
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells the main idea of the paragraph.
Name one sentence starter for giving an opinion.
“I believe…” / “In my opinion…” / “I think…”
What punctuation mark do we use around extra information inside a sentence?
( )
What is a “neutral tone”?
Writing that is factual, and not emotional or opinion-based.
Choose the correct option:
Use a colon or semicolon?
Ynes Mexia studied plants___ she collected over 145,000 specimens.
semicolon
What does a transition word do?
Connects ideas and helps writing flow.
What is evidence?
Facts, examples, or reasons that prove your reason.
Add ALL the missing punctuation:
Maria looked at her partner and said I love science because it helps us understand the world
Maria looked at her partner and said, “I love science because it helps us understand the world.”
Name 2 things a body paragraph should include.
Topic sentence, evidence, details
Add the punctuation:
Galileo said Earth moves around the sun.
Galileo said, “Earth moves around the sun.”
Fix the order of ideas: Detail → Topic Sentence → Example
Correct order: Topic Sentence → Detail → Example.
Rewrite this as a stronger opinion statement:
School lunch is okay, I guess.
School lunch should be improved because students need healthier and better-tasting options.