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Narrative Plot Essay Structure Comma Usage Writing Process Dialogue 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points Thinking Maps
What do you call the main action or conflict of the story?
The Climax
What is the resolution of a narrative?
The ending of the story that wraps up the entire plot
What is the exposition of a narrative?
The setting, characters, and background
What 2 things should the setting include?
When and where the story takes place
What are the 5 steps of the narrative plot line?
1.Exposition 2.Rising Action 3.Climax 4.Falling Action 5.Resolution
What should a thesis statement do and where is it found?
Reveals the topic of your writing and is found at the end of the introduction.
How many main ideas should be covered in each body paragraph?
One
How should you begin your introduction paragraph?
With a lead or a hook: Dramatic Scene Interesting Fact Quote
What does a transition word do?
A word that links your main ideas together: Examples: Then, However, Thus, So, Now, Hence, etc…
What is a topic sentence?
The beginning sentence of a body paragraph that connects back to the thesis statement.
During which step of the writing process would someone use a thinking map?
Prewriting
What type of thinking map would you use for an essay comparing and contrasting Pepsi and Coca-Cola.
Double-Bubble Or Venn Diagram
What type of thinking map would you use to list attributes or traits about a character in a book?
Bubble Map
Which Thinking Map would you use to plan an essay on the causes and effects of pollution?
Multi-flow Map
Which Thinking Map would you use to demonstrate the whole, parts, and subparts?
Brace Map Or Tree Map
Choose which comma rule is being utilized in the sentences below. Ferrets, which are like cats in some ways, can be trained to use a litter box. a. To set off an appositive b. Items in a series c. Compound sentence d. Coordinate adjective
a. To set off an appositive
Choose which comma rule is being utilized in the sentences below. My cousin reads, sings, talks, and wiggles his ears while eating. a. Compound sentence b. Transition c. Coordinate adjectives d. Items in a series
Choose which comma rule is being utilized in the sentences below. John is a very smart student, but he has trouble taking tests. a. To set off an appositive b. Items in a series c. Compound sentence d. Coordinate adjective
C. Compound Sentence
Select the sentence where the commas are used correctly. a. Karen asked, “How can you tell?” b. First I measured and then, I cut. c. How old are, you Maria? d. Since it rained we wrote letters, and read.
a. Karen asked, “How can you tell?”
Select the sentence where the commas are used correctly. a. Yes, it’s a good thing, we found out. b. “No” said Juan, “I don’t want any.” c. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. d. Who is the one, who did this?
c. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Which step might include graphic organizers, bubble maps, or outlines?
Prewriting
During which step of the process is a dictionary used to make corrections?
Editing
During which step does the author emphasize content, not mechanics?
Rough Draft
During which step does the author choose a topic and identify the audience?
Prewriting
During which step does the author add, reorganize, and expand on original ideas?
Revision
Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly a. “But I do everyday,” replied Stephanie. b. “But I do everyday” replied Stephanie. c. “But I do everyday,” Replied Stephanie. d. “But I do everyday,” replied Stephanie
a. “But I do everyday,” replied Stephanie.
Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly a. “Yes Ma’am” moaned Stephanie b. “Yes Ma’am,” moaned Stephanie. c. “Yes Ma’am moaned Stephanie.” d. “Yes.” Ma’am moaned Stephanie.
b. “Yes Ma’am,” moaned Stephanie.
Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly a. Arroyo snapped back, “Now get work!” b. Arroyo snapped back, “Now get to work” c. Arroyo snapped back, “Now get to work! d. Arroyo snapped back”, Now get to work!”
a. Arroyo snapped back, “Now get work!”
Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly a. Wow!” Shrieked Donny. “he got an A on his exam.” b.“Wow!” shrieked Donny, “He got an A on his exam c.“Wow!” shrieked Donny, “he got an A on his exam.” d.“Wow! Shrieked Donny, he got an A on his exam.”
c.“Wow!” shrieked Donny, “he got an A on his exam.”
Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly a. Mr. Anders said that he really enjoyed his vacation. b. Mr. Anders said that “he really enjoyed his vacation.” c. Mr. Anders said, that “he really enjoyed his vacation.” d. Mr. Anders, said that “he really enjoyed his vacation.”
a. Mr. Anders said that he really enjoyed his vacation.
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Write one sentence that uses all 8 parts of speech. Label each of the parts of speech in the sentence.
Answers will vary NounVerbAdjective AdverbPronoun ConjunctionInterjection Preposition