4.11(D) Conventions

Message in a Bottle

K. Reiter  

The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

Allie wrote a story about a little girl who found a message in a bottle. Read this paragraph from Allie’s story and look for corrections she needs to make. Then answer the questions that follow. 

(1) Allie saw something gleaming in the distance. (2) She trudged through the hot sand while the cold water washed over her feet. (3) She kept the item in her site the entire time. (4) Allie saw that the shiney object was a bottle. (5) She picked it up and examined it. (6) It was a clear bottle that looked old. (7) Allie noticed a white peice of paper that was stuck to the bottom. (8) Allie moved the bottle around and around until the paper loosened. (9) She tilted it over and the paper slid out. (10) It was rolled up like a scroll. (11) She quick unwound it. (12) There was writing on the paper! (13) Allie read the note aloud: “Hope you are having the best day. Hello from 1978.” (14) Allie looked around and smiled. 

What change should be made in sentence 7?

• Change was to is

• Change to to too

• Change paper to papper

• Change peice to piece

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Elle’s Journal

K. Reiter  

The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

This paragraph is from Elle’s journal. Read the paragraph and look for corrections Elle needs to make. Then answer the questions that follow. 

 

(1) Today was a day full of adventure. (2) My family and I decided to take a ride up the mountain to a lake. (3) It was a rough ride up the mountain. (4) There were big rocks, and we had to drive slowly. (5) My hands and feet were sweaty. (6) I was nervous.  (7) My dad decided to park the truck and hike the rest of the way up. (8) I was relieved. (9) My little brother finded some interesting rocks along the way. (10) As we rounded the corner, the beautiful lake comes into view. (11)  It looked like a mirror. (12) It was very still. (13) A waterfall rushed from the top of the mountain and settled in the lake. (14) I sat on a big rock and admired the view. 

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 5 and 6? 

• My hands and feet were sweaty because I was nervous. 

• My hands and feet were sweaty, I was nervous. 

• My hands and feet were sweaty I was nervous. 

• My hands and feet were sweaty, so I was nervous. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Guinea Pigs

K. Reiter  

The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

Kaley wrote a paper about her favorite animal. Read Kaley’s paper and look for any corrections she should make. Then answer the questions that follow. 

 

(1) Guinea pigs make great pets. (2) They is healthy animals that need to live indoors to avoid hot, humid temperatures. (3) Guinea pigs can live from five to seven years.  (4) Guinea pigs are easy to care for. (5) They live in a large cage that will need to be cleaned weekly. (6) They eat pelleted food or fresh vegetables and need plenty of water. (7) Guinea pigs can be held by small childs, but an adult should monitor just in case.  (8) Not all guinea pigs are the same. (9) Some guinea pigs are shy while others are bold. (10) If you want one that likes to cuddle make sure you interact with it before making a final purchase. (11) Guinea pigs are interesting animals that make great pets. 

What change should be made in sentence 7? 

• Add a comma after childs

• Change pigs to Pigs

• Change childs to children

• Change by to buy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The Big Surprise

K Reiter  

The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

Jose wrote a story about a boy who won tickets to a major league baseball game. Read this paragraph from Jose’s story and look for corrections he needs to make. Then answer the questions that follow.  

 

(1) Cameron dreamed of going to a major league baseball game. (2) Before he was diagnosed with cancer, he plays baseball with his friends. (3) Now, he has to stay in the hospital until he gets better. (4) As he stared up at the television in his hospital room and cheered for his favorite team, a man walked through the doorway. (5) Cameron quick turned and recognized the man right away.  (6) The man was a former player for Camerons favorite baseball team. (7) Cameron could not believe it. (8) The man handed Cameron four tickets to the next game.  (9) Cameron stared down at the tickets as tears began to well up in his eyes. (10) The man explained that he would help get Cameron to the game, and Cameron’s family would have the best seats in the stadium. (11) He thanked the man and shook his hand. (12) Cameron’s family gathered around his bed and gave him a hug. (13) Cameron could not weight to go to the game with his family.  

 What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5? 

• Change quick to quickly 

• Add a comma after turned

• No change is needed.  

• Change turned to turns 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

My Trip to Six Flags

K. Reiter

Jerome wrote this paper about his trip to Six Flags. Read Jerome’s paper and look for revisions and corrections he needs to make. Then answer the questions that follow. 

(1) I had butterflies in my stomach as soon as I woke up. (2) I was excited about going to six flags for the first time, but I was also nervous. (3) I didn’t know if I was brave enough to ride the fast and windy roller coasters. (4) I hurried downstairs where the rest of my family was eating breakfast.  (5) “Ready for a day of adventure?” my dad asked as I plopped down in the seat and grabbed a piece of sausage.  (6) “Sure.” I mumbled and looked down at my plate.  (7) My little brother and sister were eagerly running around the table, yelling at the top of their lungs. (8) “Let’s go!” they sang in unison.  (9) My mom cleared the table, but we loaded up in the van. (10) In no time, we were at the park. (11) Everyone piled out of the van and ran to get in line. (12) I stood like a statue when I entered the park and glared at all the rides. (13) There were rides that went all the way around in a circle. (14) There were rides that went straight up and straight back down. (15) I could hear the screams of the riders as they plummeted towards the ground. (16) I started to get nervous all over again.  (17) My little brother grabbed my hand and pulled me toward the Texas Giant. (18) “Let’s go, scaredy cat,” he laughed. (19) I wasn’t amused.  (20) Likewise, the line was short. (21) It was our turn before I knew it. (22) I couldn’t back out now. (23) I took a deep breath and buckled my seat belt. (24) My brother held his hands in the air while I gripped the bar as hard as I could. (25) I could feel my hands sweating underneath. (26) The ride taked off in full force. (27) Up we went for what seemed like forever. (28) Clickety-clack, Clickety-clack. (29) I closed my eyes as tight as I could and screamed at the top of my lungs as soon the coaster began its descent. (30) There were two loops and a mad dash to the end. (31) When the coaster stopped, I took another deep breath. (32) I did it! (33) I rode my first roller coaster.  (34) “Let’s do it again,” my brother begged. (35) I agreed and ran to get back in line. 

Jerome has made an error in sentence 2. Select the response that corrects the error

I was excited about going to____________for the first time, but I was also nervous.

• six Flags

• Six flags

• Sixty Flags

• Six Flags

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A