Write On!
The first word in every sentence should always be written with this.
What is a Capital Letter?
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a Noun?
It’s when someone had breakfast this morning, NOT the birthday after seven.
What is A-T-E? (The other one is E-I-G-H-T)
Used at the end of a question.
What is a Question Mark?
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This part of an essay states the main argument or claim.
What is the Thesis Statement?
This part of speech shows action or state of being.
What is a Verb?
It’s “right in this spot”, NOT what you do with your ears.
What is H-E-R-E? (The other one is H-E-A-R)
Used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.
What is a Period?
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This is the final part of an essay, summarizing the main points and providing a closing thought.
What is the Conclusion?
This part of speech replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
What is a Pronoun?
It’s when you’re not very strong, NOT Sunday through Saturday.
What is W-E-A-K? (The other one is W-E-E-K)
When listing items in a series, this mark is used to separate them.
What is a Comma?
,
This type of punctuation mark is used to show possession or a contraction.
What is an Apostrophe?
This part of speech modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
What is an Adverb?
It’s when it belongs to them.
What is T-H-E-I-R?
I’m used to indicate that someone is speaking.
What are Quotation Marks?
" "
This type of writing is used to convince someone to take a particular action or believe in something.
What is Persuasive Writing?
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
What is a Conjunction?
It comes before “….a great student!”, when I’m talking to you.
What is Y-O-U-‘-R-E?
This punctuation mark shows a strong emotion or command.
What is an Exclamation Mark?
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