Writing #1
Dogs are the best pets anybody can have.
3 reasons
What is the format for a thesis statement?
subject + claim + 3 reasons = thesis statement
What type of figurative language is this?
"He was as cool as a cucumber."
Simile
What is mood and how is it shown?
Mood is how the reader feels. It is shown through setting or atmosphere.
What voice is this?
The dog chased the cat.
Active
Correct this thesis statement.
I believe the government should be responsible for upholding justice because it's more fair and reliable.
The government should be responsible for upholding justice because it's fair and more reliable.
What is an IRC outline used for?
It is used for planning an essay.
The wind whispered in my ear as I walked down the street.
Personification
What is tone? How is is shown?
Tone is the author's attitude. It is shown through dialogue and/or word choice.
What voice is this?
The passage in the book was read by Jacob.
Passive
What is wrong with this citation?
The text states, "Public speaking gives students more confidence."
What are the three different types of citations we can use in our writing?
1. Direct Quotes
2. Paraphrasing
3. Summarizing
In the story, "Museum Indians," there was a reference to Picasso's blue painting. What type if figurative language is the reference to Picasso?
Allusion
What is the tone below?
“Would you be so kind as to help me with my groceries?” asked the elderly woman.
“Not a problem ma’am,” replied the young man, “I would be happy to help.”
The tone is polite.
Which voice do strong writers use?
ACTIVE!
Correct this citation.
In the article, "My Favorite Chaperone," Maya struggles with explaining American culture to her parents.
Article should be story
Turn this quote into a paraphrased piece of evidence.
In the text, "Everglades," the author says, "Burmese pythons are killing native birds, plants, and mammals."
Answers will vary. Paraphrased means to put into your own words.
What type of figurative language was used in the story, "Museum Indians," when the author compared the color blue in Picasso's painting to the color blue in the grandmother's dress? Hint: It helped create an emotion of sadness.
Analogy
What is the mood of the following:
The sun was shining as the children skipped along the beach, and the beach waves crashed into the shore in a slow rhythm.
Peaceful
Change this sentence to the opposite voice.
Angela loved the new dress.
Restate this thesis as you would for a conclusion.
Thesis: Student athletes should be required to keep a certain grade average because they represent the school, should prioritize education, and are role models for other students.
Answers will vary. Strongest answer wins the points.
Dressing for success at school means to wear the required uniform and follow the dress code. For example, at Coral Springs Charter School, students are expected to wear school issued Polo shirts and pants.
Answers will vary. Strongest connection wins round.
What type of figurative language is this?
The brown and orange leaves danced in the wind, as the tang of Autumn touched my lips.
Personification
What inference can you draw from the following:
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
Change this sentence to the opposite voice.
The homework is being done by Jackson.