Direct/Indirect Characterization
Elements of an Argument
Types of Sentences
Nouns and Pronouns
Prefix, Suffix, and Root Words
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1. The writer tells what the character is like.

2. The writer shows what the character is like through actions, thoughts, words, or feelings.

1. Direct characterization

2. Indirect characterization. 

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The stance you take in an argument

Claim
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The cat will spend all hours of the night outside hunting its prey. 

What is a simple sentence

100

Write the possessive form: 

(John) notebook 

John's

100

What does -just- mean

-just- means law or fair/right
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Henry is a shy boy who never wished to be the center of attention 

Direct characterization 

200
1. Mentioning the other side of an argument 

2. Stating why that view point is wrong

1. Counterclaim

2. Rebuttal

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Sue and Joe will go to the store, so they can go home and make the pizza. 

What is a compound sentence?

200

Write the possessive form: 

The (students) party

students'

200

what does mis- means 

mis- means opposite, badly, or wrongly

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Henry tiptoed nervously onto the stage, trying to hide behind the boy who walked alongside him. 

Indirect characterization 

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Identify the counterclaim

The school day should be longer since this would help students be more successful. An extended school day would be expensive for many school districts. The benefits, though, would be immense. Longer school days would mean students would have more time with their teachers which might lead to better grades. This additional time would also make kids more prepared for jobs or college after graduation.

An extended school day would be expensive for many school districts.

300

I am ready to go home, even though the movie just started. 

What is complex?

300
Write the personal pronoun:  

(the plants) need to be planted soon

They

300

Select the correct word: 

I need to (maladjust/adjust) my suit since I lost weight. 

adjust

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Who is described using direct characterization: 

Mrs. Ludlam looked up from grading papers at Tina suspiciously.  She was a strict teacher who was not used to children speaking their minds. 

"Yes, Tina?" she finally said. 

"I'm sorry to bother you, but I think you have graded number three incorrectly," Tina said softly, her hands shaking slightly. 

Mrs. Ladlam

400
Create a claim for the evidence: 

*poor eating habits start at a young age. 

*students spend most of their days at school


* Your answer should be similar to:

Schools should have healthy options for all students to eat and limit the amount of junk food available


400

They landed on a new planet, that is far from earth, and there were no signs of life anywhere to be seen. 

What is compound-complex?

400

Write the possessive pronoun: 

(Sam and Sarah's) friends are meeting at the movies

Their

400
Write a sentence using painful correctly

* You sentence should have what caused pain*

500

Make an inference about Beth's character?

"Could I please have an extra salad?" Athens asked the woman behind the lunch counter. Beth, who had been watching her new friend carefully, suddenly pushed her tray across the counter as well.  

"Oh, good idea, could I have some salad too?" she asked.  As the woman piled more salad onto Beth's already full tray, Athens began walking back to her table.  Beth grabbed her tray and rushed off to catch up with her.

"This salad is soooo great," Beth announced as she say besides Athens. 

Beth is copying Athens and does not know how to be herself.  


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Create a counterclaim and rebuttal for the following claim: 

Students should have to wear a uniform to school. 

Counterclaim: Some believe that students should not wear a uniform

Rebuttal: however, making students all wear the same thing....

500

Identify the 2 independent clauses and 1 subordinating clause in the following sentence: 

After a long time, I still don’t understand her reason for leaving, but I guess it’s for the best. 

Independent clauses: I still don't understand her reason for leaving ; I guess it's for the best. 

Dependent clauses: After a long time,

500

When do you 's or just an '

's if it is singular

' if it is pluarl

500

Write a sentence using mishandle correctly

*Your sentence should be related to something not being handled correctly.*