Conventions
A complete sentence must have both _______
a subject and a predicate.
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 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 and Mrs. McAllister counts your bellringer wrong if you forget this.
I
Weather or not you like it, we are going to listen to our audiobook today.
Whether
What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
1.) hook
2.) thesis statement
Tell me two transitional phrases that are sequential
Next, then, afterwards, second, later, last
What 3 things should be included in narrative writing?
1.) Characters
2.) Setting
3.) A conflict
A complex sentence has
an independent and dependent clause joined together
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
Tell me two transitional phrase that should be used in the last paragraph
In conclusion, in summary, in closing, finally
What are 5 parts of a hero's journey?
Ordinary world, call to adventure, refusal/acceptance of the call, crossing the threshold, three trials, crisis/supreme ordeal, resolution, return home changed
"This is the answer!" yelled the winning team.
The perfume affected/effected her allergies and she had to leave the classroom.
affected
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, "______"
Tell me two transitional phrase that add to or build upon an idea
for example, for instance, specifically, especially, furthermore
What helps to set the tone for a narrative story?
Word choice, description of setting and characters
What should be capitalized in a sentence with a quote or dialogue?
The beginning of the sentence, proper nouns, the beginning of the dialogue.
She has read more of the book then/than the rest of the class.
than
What should be included in the thesis statement?
Your claim and three supporting reasons/details
Tell me two transitional phrases that show correlation or connection, they depend on each other
after, before, when, since, whenever, unless, while
Give me an example of something we've written that was narrative.
Hero's journey, persuasive fairytale