| Transition Words |
| #1 |
I went to the store, _____________ they didn't have any eggs. |
but, however |
| #2 |
To make pancakes, ____________ you have to mix the batter. |
first, in the first place |
| #3 |
It is such an interesting book! _______________, it teaches you a lot about self-defence. |
furthermore, additionally, moreover, in addition |
| #4 |
________________, the government should not have the right to kill people through the death penalty. |
in conclusion |
| #5 |
Some people think that community service is boring. _______________, it is really fun! |
on the contrary, however |
| Grammar and Mechanics |
| #1 |
Correct the following sentence: Its four o'clock already! |
It's four o'clock already! |
| #2 |
Correct the following sentence: You should teach children that he or she can do anything! |
You should teach children that they can do anything. |
| #3 |
Correct the following sentence: For lunch I had soup crackers and juice. |
For lunch I had soup, crackers, and juice. |
| #4 |
Correct the following sentence: I told them to go to his or her classroom. |
I told them to go to their classroom. |
| #5 |
Correct the following sentence: My little brother Simon who has music lessons there has a recital on Saturday. |
My brother Simon, who has music lessons there, has a recital on Saturday. |
| Writing |
| #1 |
What is one way to do a prewrite for an essay? |
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| #2 |
What is one way to do a prewrite for narrative writing? |
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| #3 |
In the second paragraph of sentence 2, which sentence should be taken out because it contains superfluous (extra) information? |
It helped him so much. |
| #4 |
In the first paragraph of Example 2, which sentence should be taken out because it is not relevant? |
I really like music and dancing and playing basketball. |
| #5 |
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Modern Slavery in America'? |
To inform and to get you to come to the DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk |
| Writing 2 |
| #1 |
In the main body of your essay, where do you put your arguments? |
In the first sentence of each main body paragraph. |
| #2 |
In paragraph 2 of Example 2, Jeffrey focuses mainly on — A providing examples of Simon’s natural talent for music B telling how Jeffrey became a volunteer at the Terrence Hill Community Center C explaining the Terrence Hill Community Center music program D convincing the reader that music is just as important as English or math |
C, explaining the Terrence Hill Community Center music program |
| #3 |
In Example 2, which of these could Jeffrey add to the end of paragraph 1 in Draft B? F I know of a deserving community center that would qualify for a grant. G I always thought it would be kind of cool to learn how to play the drums. H In my opinion, schools do not pay enough attention to music education. J I began reading the newspaper from cover to cover when I was 10, and it’s a habit I’ll never break. |
F I know of a deserving community center that would qualify for a grant. |
| #4 |
Where is a thesis usually located in an essay? |
The last sentence of the first paragraph. |
| #5 |
What is a thesis? |
Your position--the main thing you are trying to say. |
| Persuasive Writing |
| #1 |
How many times do you state your thesis in a persuasive essay? |
Twice: once in the introduction, and once in the conclusion |
| #2 |
Explain the layout of a 5 paragraph essay. |
introduction, three main body paragraphs, conclusion |
| #3 |
What are two ways to get attention in the introductory paragraph. |
hyperbole, quotation, question, strong statement, fact, or statistic |
| #4 |
What are two methods to persuade people? |
emotional impact, facts, statistics, repeating key ideas, slogans, changs |
| #5 |
What is a thesis in persuasive writing? |
Your position for or against something. Your statement of what you want the readers to think or do. |
