Conventions
Every sentence must start with this.
What is a capital letter?
Give an example of a below letter
g, j, p, q, y
True/False: One hand should be on the keyboard at all times.
False
What is at the beginning of the paragraph in the very beginning of the paper?
Which sentence does not belong?
1.(1) To control a nosebleed, sit down and lean forward. (2) Put pressure on the lower part of the side that is bleeding for about five minutes. (3) Julie pinches her nose hard. (4) Consult a doctor if the bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes. (5) It’s sometimes difficult to see a doctor without an appointment.
What is line 3?
This letter must always be capitalized when written by itself or in a contraction.
What is I?
Give an example of a tall letter.
b, d, f, h, k, l, t
True
For example is a transition word that should be followed with what?
What is an example?
What do we call the first paragraph of an essay?
What is the introduction or opening?
Every sentence must conclude with an end mark. What are the three possible end marks?
What is a period, question mark or exclamation mark?
Give an example of a short letter.
a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z
True/False: Your index/pointer fingers should rest on the f and j keys.
True
According to the article is a transition word that should be followed by what?
What do we call the last paragraph of an essay?
What is the conclusion or closing?
What are 3 of the 4 reasons you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
proper noun
beginning of sentence
letter I
Abbreviation (OK, Mr. )
Give an example of when a capital letter is used.
1. Names: people, places, things
2. Start of a sentence
3. When saying "I"
4. Months
5. Titles
Which key does your left pinky rest on?
a
In conclusion, Lastly, To summarize are all transition words. Where should they be used in your paper?
What is at the end of the paragraph or at the end of the paper?
Editing means
To fix your mistakes
Correct the mistakes in this sentence:
the students' at holmes elementary love to play Outside
The students are Locust Grove Upper Elementary love to play outside.
Which key does your right middle finger rest on?
k
What is the purpose of using transition words?
What is to help your paper flow more smoothly?
What is to help your reader follow your paper more easily?
The first sentence of your paragraph should let the reader know what your paragraph is going to be about. What is this sentence called?
What is a topic sentence?