Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter.
It's/its going to rain this weekend.
It's (it is)
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual?
What is an adverb?
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that tells a story, either fiction or nonfiction
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
I bought too/two/to many pairs of shoes at the store.
too
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) thesis statement
What is an adjective?
A word used to add more to a noun
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
I invited my friends to go to the mall. They're/There/Their going to be so surprised when they realize I am actually throwing them a party.
They're (they are because it is plural)
What is citing evidence?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
What is the adjective in the sentence?
Freezing rain makes the road slippery.
Freezing
What are the 5 parts to a narrative story?
Character, Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
Their/there/they're house is white with blue shutters.
Their (the house belongs to someone)
How can you introduce evidence from a text?
1.) In the article, "________"
2.) The author states, "_______."
3.) On page 2 in paragraph 4, the article, "______"
Pick the right adverb or adjective for the sentence:
Marik has a (bad/badly) cold.
Bad
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events that take place in a story
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
I love the New Hampshire campgrounds. We are going they're /their/ there next weekend.
there (location)
Name an example of a informative essay
Any
Pick the correct adverb/adjective for the sentence:
Tiffany (honest/honestly) answered the question on the math quiz.
Honestly
What did you write a narrative on?
My favorite Vacation