Why is it important for author's to use descriptions when they write?

• So the reader can visualize what is happening

• To make the story come alive

• To keep the reader interested

• All of the above

It is important to be specific when giving a classmate feedback on their writing because

• it can make them feel bad if you don't.

• they will think you weren't listening.

• it helps them know what you liked and what they need more practice with.

Who is the author we'll be studying this unit?

• Roald Dahl

• Lemony Snickett

• Dr. Seuss

• Mya Angelou

Which sentence is written correctly.

• Joe and I will be at your house at 12:30, but Martha can't come.

• Joe and me will be at your house at 12:30 but Martha cant come.

• Joe and I will be at your house but martha cant come.

Which of the following people has been “exonerated”?

• A judge sentences a criminal to prison after listening to the evidence.

• A lawyer proves that a robber is guilty using video camera footage.

• A man is released from prison after being wrongfully accused of a crime.

What's a good way to find synonyms for words?

• Use a thesaurus

• Use a dictionary

• Use a T-Rex

• Use a bibliography

True or false: Sentence starters can be used to help you if you don't know how to begin your writing

• True

• False

_______________ the first word of a quotation and first word of each sentence.

• Indent
• Capitalize
• Underline
• Delete

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.

• commas
• speaker tags
• quotation marks
• An indent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Is this sentence sentence written correctly?
Chad told me, "the movie begins at 7:30."

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A