Warm-up to Writing

What is wrong with this word?

i

• It's not a word! It must be capitalized.

• Nothing is wrong with it.

• it is not spelled correctly.

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You always capitalize

• I, the first word in each sentence, and names.

• I, the last word in each sentence, and only last names.

• nothing.

• everything.

What must be included at the end of each sentence?

• A funny joke.

• Capital letters.

• End punctuation, such as a period.

• Nothing.

Which word below is a TRANSITION word?

• Blue

• Pencil

• Me

• First,

(Be careful!)

Which words are NOT transition words?

• First,

  Next,

  Also

• Run,

  Jump,

  Sit

• Additionally,

  Finally

• Second,

  In conclusion,

  Moreover,

Why do we use TRANSITION words?

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• They have no purpose.

• They make our writing boring.

• They make our writing logical and easy to understand.

SEQUENCE means

• to use end punctuation.

• to capitalize I.

• a type of pizza.

• the order in which you do something.

What are some words you might see indicating a sequence of events?

• I, not i

• First, second, next.

• Come over here.

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The beginning of each PARAGRAPH is

• started with quotes

• indented

• not capitalized

In writing, what is the primary function of transition phrases like 'however' and 'therefore'?

• To confuse the reader.

• To connect ideas smoothly.

• To introduce a topic.