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100

This type of writing tells a story with characters and events. 

A:  Narrative

B: Informative

C: Persuasive 

A: Narrative

100

What are transition words in writing? 

Words like next, then, suddenly, first, second, in conclusion, etc.

100

What is a hook in writing? 

Something that grabs the readers' attention. It is in the first paragraph.

100

Which sentence is written correctly?

A. my teacher is nice.
B. My teacher is nice.
C. my Teacher is nice.
D. My teacher is Nice.

B

100

What should you do with boring,dead words in your writing? 

Choose different words

200

For this type of writing you should cover one topic in each paragraph. 

Informative 

200

Give me an example of a transition word or phrase that you might see in a beginning paragraph.

First,Initially, in the beginning

200

Read the sentence:

"Did you know that kids laugh over 300 times a day?"

  • What type of hook is this?
    A. Question
    B. Sound effect
    C. Statement of opinion
    D. Description

A: Question

200

Which sentence correctly uses capital letters for proper nouns?

A. I live in west virginia.
B. I live in West Virginia.
C. I live in West virginia.
D. I live in west Virginia.

B

200

How we decide how to organize the information in an informative essay? 

Choose your topics and put like things together in the same categories. Choose a main idea for each paragraph. 
300

For this type of writing you should use OREO

Persuasive

300

Where does the comma go after you have used a transition word? In front of the word/ phrase or after the word/phrase?

after

300

Write a hook for this topic: “Why school lunches should be healthier.”

Answers may vary

300

Rewrite the sentence correctly:

last friday i went to summersville lake with my family it was so much fun

Last Friday I went to Summersville Lake with my family. It was so much fun. 

OR


Last Friday I went to Summersville Lake with my family and it was so much fun. 

300

What are some words we use when writing a compare and contrast essay? 

Similarly, _____________

In addition to _________________

Just like ________

Some differences are ________________

The similarities are_____________________

400

What type of writing is this? 

"Last Saturday, I went hiking with my family. We saw a deer, crossed a stream, and reached the top of a hill just in time to watch the sunset."


Narrative

400

What are some transition words and phrases you may see in a middle paragraph? 

Next, then, secondly, In addition, Also, etc.

400

"Brrr! The icy wind hit my face as I stepped outside."

  • What type of hook is this?
    A. Question
    B. Sound effect
    C. Fact
    D. Opinion

B: Sound Effect

400

Correct this sentence:


I live on maple street beside jason.

I live on Maple Street beside Jason.

400

What is important to do at the end of your essay? 

Wrap it up, provide a conclusion. 

500

Read the sentence below and identify the type of writing:

"Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and can protect your home."

Informative

500

What are some transition words or phrases you may see in the last paragraph? 

In summary, Finally, in conclusion, Lastly, 

500
Write me a hook for an informational writing assignment about tigers.

Answers may vary.

500

Correct this sentence:

on tuesday i will see if mom will let me come to your house belinda told me. 

"On Tuesday I will see if Mom will let me come to your house," Belinda told me. 

500

How many paragraphs do I expect and how many sentences need to be in each paragraph? 

3 paragraphs


3 sentences in each paragraph for Grade 3. 

4 sentences in each paragraph for Grade 4

5 sentences in each paragraph for Grade 5.

MORE IS ALWAYS OK!