Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

At the end of your introduction

At the beginning of your introduction

At the end of your entire essay

Is the following a complete thesis statement: "I would like to become a chef when I finish school."

No, it is either missing a claim or reason.

Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

Providing an amusing anecdote (short story)

What does the thesis statement do?

Asks the reader a question to ponder

Gives background and details about the text

Which is an example of INTERNAL CONFLICT?

Rayne is deciding on whether she wants to attend college or join the Army.

Wyatt is experiencing frostbite conditions after failing to build a fire properly.

Eric and Shawn argue over who gets to take the trophy home.

The James family has to move because a large company bought their apartment building.

What is the definition of metaphor?

Comparing two things without using like or as

Comparing two things using like or as

A character who is at risk of danger; we feel sympathy for them.

Describing the mood using the weather.

What is an appropriate shift in verb mood

If there are two or more verbs in a sentence, they should all have the same verb mood.

When there are two or more verbs in a sentence, but they don’t have the same mood therefore confusing the reader

A verb that indicates the attitude of the speaker

What is an inappropriate shift in verb mood?

When there are two or more verbs in a sentence, but they don’t have the same mood therefore confusing the reader

A verb that indicates the attitude of the speaker

If there are two or more verbs in a sentence, they should all have the same verb mood.

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? "Tim rode his bicycle all day long by sunset he traveled fifty miles."

Tim rode his bicycle all day long. By sunset, he'd traveled fifty miles.

Tim rode his bicycle, all day long, by sunset, he'd traveled fifty miles.

Tim rode his bicycle; all day long by sunset. He'd traveled fifty miles.

After a split second of hesitation, the player leaped for the ball or, rather, limped for it. Where does the dash go?

Before "or, rather, limped for it".

After " After a split second of hesitation".

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend. What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

Ben thanked Jess for helping him and asked if she wanted to play soccer.

Jess helped Ben up when he tripped over a chair.

Jess realized that Ben was annoying and messy.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend. What problem did Jess face in this story?

She was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben.

She was upset that Ben's desk was so messy.

She was mad that her teacher wouldn't move her.

What is the theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much. What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

Jake ignores others and eventually gets hit by a car because he's on his phone too much.

Jake couldn't get enough of the funny videos on his phone.

Jake was injured and his phone was destroyed.

What is the theme of this story?

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

Our friends are always there for us.

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Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

After the mixture had reached a temperature of 33 degrees Kelvin, an alkaline substance was added.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

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Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

The ingredients are listed on the label.

Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:

When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.

What is the mood(s) of this sentence?

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What is the mood(s) of this sentence?

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Change the sentence to active voice.The ball was kicked by John.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?After the mixture had reached a temperature of 33 degrees Kelvin, an alkaline substance was added.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?The goalie slapped the puck away from the net.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?The ingredients are listed on the label.

Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.

What is the mood(s) of this sentence?

Wait as patiently as you can for spring break.

What is the mood(s) of this sentence?

Can you come over later?

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Change the sentence to active voice.
The ball was kicked by John.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

After the mixture had reached a temperature of 33 degrees Kelvin, an alkaline substance was added.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

The goalie slapped the puck away from the net.

Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?

The ingredients are listed on the label.

Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:

When eligible, Tom Brady will be nominated to the Hall of Fame by the sportswriters.