Commonly confused words
Which their/there/they're is the possessive form?
Their.
Name the FANBOYS
For, and,nor, but, or, yet, so
A good essay starts with an _______________.
The first sentence is called a _______________.
(Name BOTH parts)
introduction AND hook
Place the Comma(s):
Tegan wants to go home but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
Tegan wants to go home, but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
We walk/walked in the park yesterday.
Walked.
Which form of your/you're is used to mean 'you are'?
You're.
What is a better word to use for "a lot"
many, multiple, various, plenty...
Which type of written piece tells a story (usually fiction)?
Narrative
SURPRISE
+400
She ran/run to the store.
Ran.
Which form of to/too/two means 'also/excessive'?
Too.
What is it called when you read and provide feedback on someone's writing?
Editing
What is the word for the information you pull from a text to support your claim/ theme statement.
Bonus: how many pieces of evidence do I ask you to find for each topic (+100)
Evidence
2 pieces for each theme
Identify the error(s).
Will the plane will land at 5:30pm.
Will the plane land at 5:30pm?
I will calls/call the bakery.
Call.
Led or Lead: He _ the blind man to the ice cream shop.
Led.
SURPRISE
Lose your turn
Wah Wah!!
Name the 3 types of paragraphs you need to include in your essays.
Introduction
Body paragraphs
Conclusion
Identify the error(s).
Fifth grade students are celebrating valentines day next week.
Fifth grade students are celebrating Valentine's Day next week.
There is/are thirty-one days in July.
Are.
Accept or Except: Will you please _ my help?
Accept.
What part of an argumentative essay acknowledges and disproves the opposite claim?
counterclaim
Identify the verb in this sentence
Ms. Fugate, Mr. Clifford, and Ms. Ford are out for a delicious lunch.
are
What do you need for proper MLA formatting
(name 4/5 for full point)
Heading, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced - header (last name, page #)
He needs/need to use the backdoor.
Needs.