What is a thesis statement?

main idea of your essay that includes your position and claims

main idea of each paragraph that explains where you got your evidence

concluding statements that restates the main idea

a paragraph that includes everything that you are writing

The best source for more information about the characteristics of Lipizzaner horses would probably be a-

documentary titled The Elegant and Intelligent Lipizzaner

timeline showing important dates in the development of Lipizzaners

book titled Lipizanners: A History in Photographs

chart picturing the specialized dance moves performed by Lipizzaners

Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?

Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.

Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.

Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.

Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

What sentence uses an apostrophe properly?

All the cats' resources were used to get the fish

All the cat's resources were used to get the fish

All the cats resources were used to get the fish

Quotation Marks Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

"I am having a party," said Jenna, "and everyone is invited."

I am having a party said Jenna and everyone is invited.

"I am having a party, said Jenna, and everyone is invited".

"I am having a party said Jenna. and everyone is invited"

Directions: Read each set of sentences. Decide how each set should be combined. Ben gets superhero powers and is able to turn into aliens. He finds that it is harder than he thought it would be.

After Ben gets superhero powers that can turn him into an alien, he finds that it is harder than he thought it would be.

Ben gets superhero powers and is able to turn into an alien and it is harder than he thought it would be.

After Ben gets superhero powers and can turn into an alien, he finds that it is more hard than he thought it would be.

Ben gets superhero powers that can turn him into an alien because he finds it harder than he thought it would be.

Combine the sentences:Ben is ready to rush into danger. His cousin, Gwen, tries to plan ahead.

Unlike Ben, who is always ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, tries to plan ahead.

Ben is always ready to rush into danger, but his cousin, Gwen, has tried to plan ahead.

Ben is always ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, is trying to plan ahead.

When Ben is ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, tried to plan ahead.

Which search result would provide the most reliable information about how the pygmy mouse lemur is affected by its environment?

Lemur Research Center at Miller University: The pygmy mouse lemur lives in Madagascar and is on the endangered species list...

Tiny Animal Cuties on Sale at Rare Pet World: Before you buy a pygmy mouse lemur....

Favorite Animal of the Week: Pygmy mouse lemurs are fast becoming everyone's favorite animals...

Images of Pygmy Mouse Lemur: A photo gallery by Dawn Starlos of the pygmy mouse lemur in its natural habitat....

Zane’s English teacher asks the students to write a personal narrative about something that happened last summer. Zane decides to write about a surprising event that happened during his visit to California. Which of the following will most help Zane organize his writing?

Outlining his experiences in California

Making a web of words associated with his visit

Charting the differences between this summer and last

Listing all the information he knows about California

(1)Potato chips, which are popular almost everywhere today, had an unusual origin. (2)The crispy snack came about because of a complaint and an argument. (3)An American named George Crum is credited with inventing potato chips. (4)In 1853, Crum worked in Saratoga Springs, New York, as the chef at the Moon Lake Lodge restaurant . Which sentence should be added after sentence 3 to elaborate the main idea of the paragraph?

He did not, however, intend to invent anything.

Potato chips have been popular for many years.

Unfortunately, he often argued with his friends.

Years ago, potato chips had not been invented.

What key words should Nick use for an internet search about the Chesterfield County youth baseball season.

youth, baseball, Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County, baseball, season

Chesterfield, baseball, students

What should you always assume about your audience when writing an argumentative essay?

they know nothing about the topic

they know everything about the topic

they can't put two and two together to make four

they know more than they are letting on

all of these answers are correct about outlines

a great way to organize your thoughts for an essay

pre-writing that everyone should complete

quick and easy when you know how to outline

What is the hook of an essay?

An interesting fact or statistic

What is the reason for the following comma? She pointed suddenly at me , and everyone looked at me accusingly.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

Separates a dependent from an independent clause

What is the reason for the following comma? The two tall basketball players left the library , walked to their car , and raced off down the street.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

separates a dependent clause from an independent clause

What is the reason for the following semicolon? Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table ; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.

separates two independent clauses

separates a dependent from an independent clause

separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas

Last night I did homework in three subjects: English, Math, and Spanish.

Last night I did homework in three subjects English, Math, and Spanish.

Last night I did homework in three subjects, English, Math, and Spanish.

Last night I did homework in three subjects. English, Math, and Spanish.

Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?

I missed my bus; however, I was on time.

I missed my bus; However, I was on time.

I missed my bus even though I was on time.

I missed my bus. Even though I was on time.

Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?

We can go to the park, or we can go to the swimming pool.

We can go to the park, or, we can go to the swimming pool.

We can go to the park; or to the swimming pool.

We can go to the park, or to the swimming pool.

Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?

The girl was short, but she still could play basketball.

The girl was short but, she still could play basketball.

The girl was short but she still could play basketball.

The girl was short; however she still could play basketball.

Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?

I love playing baseball; therefore, I tried out for the team.

I love playing baseball, therefore; I tried out for the team.

I love playing baseball; therefore I tried out for the team.

I love playing baseball and; therefore, I tried out for the team.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of writing should be used when writing an essay?

Formal

Informal

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is argumentative writing?

tells a story that is interesting to the reader

describes a specific events in the reader's life

persuades the reader to understand your point of view

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Can you change your position while writing?

Yes

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does cite evidence mean?

Find specific information that goes against your position?

Find specific information in the text to support your position.

Find interesting information that the reader will enjoy.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Should you write about all the claims (your positions) that you found?

Yes, you should write about all of them because it makes your paper look longer.

No, you should only choose the strong claims that support your position.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would NOT count as evidence?

personal opinions

facts from the text

statistics from the text

expert opinions

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which introductory phrase can be used to introduce evidence?

According to the text,

The text states,

Based on the text,

All of the above

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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