Wordsmithing

Summer is not the time to go to school, it's the time to go to the beach.

Which one is correct

• It's fine as it is.

• Summer is not the time to go to school; it's the time to go to the beach.

• Summer is not the time to go to school. It's the time to go to the beach.

• Answer 2 and 3.

"Because I love writing."

What's wrong with this sentence?

• It starts with because.

• It's a fragment.

• It's a run-on sentence.

• Nothing.

Why should you vary your sentences?

• Readers like variety.

• Short sentences help you emphasize important points.

• Longer sentences help you include substantial information.

• All of the above.

What do great writers all have in common?

• They've been through difficult experiences.

• They're all weird.

• They're excellent observers--they see things that others may not.

• None of the above.

New Jersey is home of some of the best diners every town has at least one great diner.

What's wrong with this sentence?

• Nothing.

• It's a fragment.

• It's a run-on.

• It's too long.

In which sentence is the comma usage incorrect?

• It's been so much fun to get to know you this summer, I would love to teach all of you this school year.

• After class, we all go to the cafeteria for lunch.

• My teacher told me I need to vary my sentences, build my vocabulary, and revise my writing.

• Despite not being able to travel this summer, we've all been able to relax and enjoy time with our families.

How are blacksmithing and wordsmithing the same?

• They both require careful planning.

• They both require manipulating and shaping a raw material.

• They are both difficult and time-consuming.

• All of the above.

Why is it important to build your vocabulary?

• to sound smarter

• to be able to express your thinking more clearly

• to understand the world around you better

• all of the above

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Students in our class do not like strawberries, crunchy broccoli, cottage cheese, or mom's pizza.

• Raven is a trickster, he steals the light from the old man.

• When summer is over.

• It's important to revise your writing so you can make it better.

What's one goal you have as a writer for this coming school year? What will you do to achieve your goal? Who will you enlist to help you achieve it?