Vocabulary
Word are words that sound the same but have different spellings.
What are homophones?
A good paragraph usually has about five to seven of these.
What is a sentence?
The phrase "due to the fact" is wordy. Simplify
What is since/because?
Name the error and correct it.
If you like sports, you probably wood like to interview famous athletes for TV.
What is homophone/spelling change wood to would?
A letter sent over a computer
What is an email?
This word part is derived from Latin or Greek.
What are root or base words?
Every paragraph needs to stick to this.
What is the topic/thesis statement?
Which sentence does not support this argument:
Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.
A. Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
B. Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.
C. There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.
D. Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
What is C?
Name the error and correct it.
Do you listen to the radio.
What is punctuation- change the period to a question mark?
A message sent over a cell phone
What is a text message?
This is one of the Four Cs of academic writing. It is clear and not ambiguous.
What is clarity?
Supports the thesis statement.
What are supporting details?
Name the three parts of an essay.
What are introduction, body and conclusion?
Name the error and correct it.
You could be an actors dresser.
What is punctuation- add an apostrophe after the r on actors?
A document a person writes about themselves to get a job
What is a resume?
What are creation myths?
Name a transition word/phrase for introducing a citation in writing.
What are according to the text, in paragraph, on page, etc.?
Eliminate words to make this sentence more concise.
My father is not at home at the present time.
What is My father is not at home ?
Name the error and correct it.
A director makes sure that all details run smooth.
What is spelling/usage- add an -ly to smooth?
A form you fill out to get a job
What is an application?
The human observation about life in any narrative work.
What is theme?
Genre of writing that introduces characters, conflict and solution.
What narrative?
State the number of words that should be eliminated to make the sentence more concise.
All amusement-park rollercoasters should be required to undergo thorough and complete inspections.
What is four?
Name the error and correct it.
A researcher checks that the story is factually true, and an editor makes sure that its clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
What is punctuation/usage- add an apostrophe after the "t" in its?
A job where you write stories for a news station or magazine
What is a journalist?