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Recognizing a Sentence
Paragraph Structure
Punctuation
Capitalization
Using Sentence Variety
100
Is the following a sentence? If so, what is the subject and verb phrase. Sarah had no idea what caused the flat. If not, use the phrase and write a complete sentence.
Yes. The subject is "Sarah". The verb phrase is "had no idea."
100
What should you always do first when writing a paragraph?
Indent
100
Correct the punctuation error: We sang and laughed
We sang and laughed.
100
Fix the capitalization error: what is your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite holiday?
100
Write a simple sentence using the word flower.
Share your sentence with the class.
200
Is the following a sentence: "All of a sudden." If not, use the phrase and write a complete sentence.
It is a fragment not a sentence. Share the sentences you wrote with the class.
200
How many sentences should you include when writing a good paragraph?
You should write 5 or more sentences.
200
Correct the punctuation error: I called Juan Janet and Karen last Saturday.
I called Juan, Janet, and Karen last Saturday.
200
uncle george and aunt beth loved the puppy at once.
Uncle George and Aunt Beth loved the puppy at once.
200
Write a compound sentence and underline the compound word that you used. Challenge: Write a sentence using the compound word "yet".
Share your compound sentence with the class. What compound word did you use.
300
Is the following a complete sentence: "Do you think the practice will help?" If not, use the phrase to write a sentence.
It is an interrogative sentence.
300
What do you call the first sentence in a paragraph?
It is called a topic or introductory sentence.
300
Correct the punctuation error: Yes they wanted to have a picnic
Yes, they wanted to have a picnic.
300
Fix the capitalization error(s): The kids went to washington park to present a greek tragedy. Hint: There are more than one capitalization error.
The kids went to Washington Park to present a Greek tragedy.
300
Write a complex sentence and underline the subordinating conjunction.
Share your complex sentence with the class.
400
Identify the fragment or incomplete sentence. The parents' club has its monthly meeting tonight. couldn't go because he had a game. How could you change the incomplete sentence to make it a sentence.
"couldn't go because he had a game." is not a complete sentence. Share your complete sentence with the class.
400
What do you call the very last sentence in a paragraph? Hint: Bonus: When you are writing a multiple paragraph paper, the last sentence can be called something else. What?
It can be called a conclusion sentence or a transition sentence.
400
Fix the punctuation error: Did you and your brother go to the skate park last week.
Did you and your brother go to the skate park last week?
400
Write a sentence that includes more than 2 capitalized words.
Share your sentence with the class.
400
Identify which sentences are simple, compound, or complex. Underline the subject(s) and verb(s) and circle the conjuction. 1) If you win the game, you will get a surprise. 2) He practices hockey every day. 3) Gia finished her homework, so she was allowed to go to the movie.
1) complex - "If", (you/win), (you/will) 2) simple (He/practices) 3) compound (Gia/finished), (she/was), "so"
500
Is the following a complete sentence: We had to leave the house at 5 o'clock we didn't have much time to get to the movie. If it is not a complete sentence, write it as a sentence and explain what kind of sentence(s) it is.
This is a run-on sentence. Share how you made this a complete sentence.
500
Name the 5 key ingredients to a good expository paragraph.
1. Indent, 2. Topic Sentence, 3. Supporting Details, 4. Conclusion, and 5. At least 5 sentences.
500
Dear Fred I am doing a report on farm life Do you have any information you can send me. My report must be turned in three weeks from today Your friend Jenny
Dear Fred, I am doing a report on farm life. Do you have any information you can send me? My report must be turned in three weeks from today. Your friend, Jenny
500
Correct the following paragraph. dear jesse, i'll be happy to help you with your report. better yet, why don't you come and visit? The library here serves all of laramie. let me know if you need my address and i will send it. sincerely yours, sandi
Dear Jesse, I'll be happy to help you with your report. Better yet, why don't you come and visit? The library here serves all of Laramie. Let me know if you need my address and I will send it. Sincerely yours, Sandi
500
Write a five sentence paragraph that includes sentence variety. Don't forget to edit your paragraph. Hint: It would be good to include at least one sentence type in your paragraph.
Share your paragraph with the class.