Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
A capital letter.
It's goin to rain this weekend.
going
What is informational writing?
Informational writing is the purpose to inform or explain something to the read and it is factual.
What is the standard font size students should use when writing papers?
Font size 12
Jon went to/two the store to buy milk.
to
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
I
I buyed too many pairs of shoes at the store.
bought
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) background information
3.) Thesis statement
What is the minimum number of words expected before you submit a writing prompt?
250 words minimum
Please do not knock on they're/their door.
Every sentence must end with a mark. What are three possible end marks?
A period, question mark and exclamation mark.
I invite my friends to go to the mall yesterday.
invited
What does it mean to "cite evidence"?
Mentioning evidence FROM a text IN your writing
1.) direct quotes
2.) paraphrasing quotes
How should you space your lines when writing a formal paper for a class?
Have you read/red the book "A Long Walk to Water"?
read
What are 2 reasons that you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
She was in charge cuz she was the oldest.
because
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, "______"
What 3 components make up the heading of your paper?
Date, Name, and Title
What do you like to do when you are board/bored?
bored
Explain what a paragraph is.
5-6 sentences working together to make one key point about the subject of the paragraph.
I have lots of video games to play with my friends.
a lot
What does CER stand for?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Name 2 tools you have on your access to that can help you find errors and improve your writing
Spellcheck
Grammarly
Audio playback feature
Peer editing
Tanya loves going to the Iowa State Fair/Fare.
Fare