Transitions
Fill in the blank with the correct transition.
Many people drink coffee in the morning to wake them up. Others drink tea. I, ________, drink water to make sure I am hydrated.
A. additionally
B. on the other hand
C. overall
D. unfortunately
B. on the other hand
How do we find the PURPOSE of a passage?
P/I/E plus Main Idea (or Author's Message)
Ex: If the main idea of the passage is about the different types of cat litter and the passage is informing, then the purpose is to inform the reader about different types of cat litter.
How do you find an extraneous sentence in a passage?
Find the main idea of each paragraph and identify the sentence that strays away from the main idea.
What is scientific evidence and how does a writer use it to persuade?
Scientific evidence is when a writer uses scientific facts like data and statistics in order to show the reader that there is research being done on the matter. The reader will believe facts over feelings.
T/F
"No change" is NEVER an answer
F
Fill in the blank with the correct transition.
My best friend is a vegetarian. She mostly eats salads and drinks shakes. She's always trying to persuade me to become a vegetarian. _____, I prefer to eat meat and chicken.
a. Additionally
b. Overall
c. In conclusion
d. Yet
d. Yet
T/F and why?
When revising a sentence, the revision should be shorter.
T. If the sentence is longer, there is a strong possibility it is a run-on sentence. It should be short and sweet!
What is emotional appeal and how is it used in persuasion?
When the writer appeals to the readers emotions and manipulates them into believing or acting the way the writer wants them to.
Name 5 proper nouns
Should have been SPECIAL names that are required to be capitalized
Fill in the blank with the correct transition.
The freeway I take home was flooded. There was no way I would have been able to drive through it. _______, I took the streets because they were drier.
a. Instead
b. Additionally
c. For example
d. Overall
Cheerleading was a huge part of Victoria's life, until she found out she had heart disease. When the doctor told her she couldn't do anymore sports, it broke her. She tried to continue practicing on her own, but it was not as nearly as fun as being in cheer practice with her friends. Yet, she was determined to keep going. She continued exercising to ensure that her heart kept strong and as healthy as possible. She started to appreciate life more and wants to help others like her realize that they don't need to stop what they love even though they have a disease. At 16 years old, Victoria thrives to open up a cheer gym to help those who can't cheer on a regular team and make sure they are enjoying every second of their youth.
How was Victoria affected by her heart condition?
A. It forced her to quit cheer
B. It reminded her that she can't do what she loves
C. It motivated her to open up her own gym in the future for kids like her
D. It helped her realize she needs to exercise more
C. It motivated her to open up her own gym in the future for kids like her
How is personal experience used to persuade someone?
What is the difference between kids' and kids. Use both in a sentence.
Kids' is a plural possessive noun, so something belongs to a group of kids, like "kids' room."
Kids is just plural, meaning there is just a group of kids.
Fill in the blanks with the correct transitions.
Most people BBQ on holidays, but I like to BBQ on the weekends. _______, I'll even BBQ Fridays if I have time. _______, I BBQed last Friday because I left work at 4:30.
A. Instead, Additionally
B. Additionally, For example
C. Unfortunately, Yet
D. Overall, In conclusion
B. Additionally, For example
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
We can understand from the reading that ----
A) people are captivated more by opera than musical theater
B) drama in opera is more important than the music
C) orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
D) musical theater relies above all on music
C) orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
What is vague generality and how does a writer use it persuade?
What is the difference between friends' and friends? Use both in a sentence.
Friends' is a plural possessive noun, so something belongs to a group of friends, like "friends' food."
Friends is just plural, meaning there is just a group of friends.
Fill in the blanks with the correct transitions.
As a cheer coach, I need to ensure that cheerleaders start off practice by stretching. _________, there have been many stretched muscles by the lack of stretching. There are times when an injury is so bad, they can't cheer anymore. _________, they are on the sidelines for the entire season.
A. For example, Additionally
B. Additionally, Overall
C. Unfortunately, Instead
D. For example, Overall
C. Unfortunately, Instead
Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia in the Baltic surely should have never have happened. It was well designed and carefully maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It had been thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It went down so quickly that most of those on board, caught in their dark, flooding cabins, had no chance to save themselves: Of those who managed to scramble overboard, only 139 survived. The rest died of hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck them from the cold sea. The final death toll amounted to 912 souls. However, there were an unpleasant number of questions about why the Estonia sank and why so many survivors were men in the prime of life, while most of the dead were women, children and the elderly.
One can understand from the reading that--
A) the lifesaving equipment did not work well and lifeboats could not be lowered
B) design faults and incompetent crew contributed to the sinking of the Estonia ferry
C) 139 people managed to leave the vessel but died in freezing water
D) most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins
D) most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins
My husband and I went to the mall and spent way too much money. I bought 10 pairs of pants', but it was totally worth it!
What is wrong with this sentence and why?
Pants' isn't possessive, nothing belongs to it. It is plural and therefore should be "pants"
What persuasive technique is this writer using to persuade you to do something?
Do you want to make a difference in the world? Did you know that your vote means something? Vote no on Prop 56 to save our city!
A. Personal experience
B. Vague generality
C. Scientific evidence
D. Emotional appeal
B. Vague generality