That’s a silly question!. 1. Mistakes were made. (Passive and BORING! OR 2. I committed mistakes. (Active: Strong verb and subject does the action.)

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That’s a silly question!

1. Mistakes were made. (Passive and BORING! OR 2. I committed mistakes. (Active: Strong verb and subject does the action.)

Tony is afraid of notebook checks. Tony fears notebook checks.

How can you replace “is”?

Alligators are mean. The alligator, angry at being disturbed, lurched forward and swallowed the boy’s cat.

How can you change this to a showing sentence?

She is being mean. My feelings are hurt. As she verbally attacks me, I feel tears spring to my eyes, and a knot grows in my stomach.

1.Trade papers with a neighbor. 2.Circle or highlight all of their “be” verbs. Give the paper back to its owner. 3.Apply the strategies you learned today to make your writing stronger. 4.Be prepared to share your revisions.