Informational Writing

Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentence.

Bradley likes vegetables ___therefore___ he is a healthy person.

• : therefore,

• ; therefore,

• , therefore,

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentence

Shakespeare said it best__ __To thine own self be true.”

• best, - To

• best; “ To

• best: “ To

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentences.

He got what he worked for __ he really earned that promotion.

• for . He

• for; he

• For, he

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Thesis Review: Which of the following statements is the strongest thesis?

• The iPad, with its distinct resolution, has one of the most popular configurations still in use across more countries than any other technology tool.

• The iPad has helped to revitalize the comic book industry. with its relatively large high-definition screen

• The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and created a huge profit stream for Apple.

• The iPad has impacted society by revolutionizing the mobile-computing landscape, by creating a huge profit stream for Apple and by revitalizing the comic book industry.

Transition Review: The transition words, on the other hand, would be best suited for which paragraph?

• introduction

• conclusion

• body paragraph

Transition Review: The transition words, in the future people should be urged to, would be best suited for which paragraph?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion

Where should the thesis statement be placed in an essay?

• a. last sentence of the introduction

• b. first sentence of the introduction

• c. first sentence of the conclusion

• d. both a and c