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Correct the mistakes, including punctuation for quoted text: In paragraph 10 the author stated Terra danced like there was no tomorrow.

In paragraph 10, the author stated, "Terra danced like there was no tomorrow."

Revise this so that it correctly embeds the full-sentence quote: The author stated there is no such thing as bad publicity so Thomas shouldn't refuse interviews

The author stated, "There is no such thing as bad publicity, so Thomas shouldn't refuse interviews."

Draw a plot diagram with the six stages in the correct order.

1. Exposition; 2. Initiating Event; 3. Rising Action; 4. Climax; 5. Falling Action; 6. Resolution

What points of view are used in correspondence?

First and second, and you can also include third

What point of view is used for informational and argumentative essays?

Third-person point of view

What does RACE stand for?

Restate, answer, cite, and explain

What three things should a central claim include?

1. Audience; 2. should/should not; and 3. the "because"/brief mention of reasons you'll defend in your argument

Fix the mistake: After five months of scent-detection training Jack quickly and accurately leads his human partners straight to the culprits

Add comma after "training": After five months of scent-detection training, Jack quickly and accurately leads his human partners straight to the culprits.

Place the comma in the correct place: The dogs help track criminals sniff out explosives, and find missing people.

Place comma after "criminals": The dogs help track criminals, sniff out explosives, and find missing people.

Correct the mistake: The officials’ decisions regarding the economy, education, and health care is going to shape our lives.

Change "is" to "are"

Correct the mistake: This number must increase, it is shockingly low.

Replace the comma with a semicolon (This number must increase; it is shockingly low. )

Correct the mistake(s): After becoming registered voters; many people have exercised their right to vote in every election. In contrast 18-year-olds are eligible to vote, but many choose not to do so.

Replace the semicolon with a comma, and add a comma to make it "In contrast,"

Why should you include a counterargument in your argumentative essay?

It makes your essay stronger; it lets you argue against/refute it; the rubric asks for it.

What three things should be in the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

Hook; statement of the issue and both side of the argument; and central claim

If nothing else, what should you absolutely have in your introductory paragraph in an informational essay?

Controlling Idea

Name two transitions you can use to conclude your essay.

To sum up; In conclusion; Finally; Overall

How many reasons should you aim to explain in an essay and why?

Three

What is the correct way to write sentence 8?

A. He saw Marta and hesitantly tossed his basketball to her.

What change should be made in sentence 6?

B. insert a comma after relatives

Which revision BEST improves sentence 6?

B. By the time the war ended, everyone in America had fallen in love with the delicious treat.

Revise the following sentence so that it is clear and effective: Since you've been gone I can breathe for the first time

Add a comma after "gone" and a period at the end (Since you've been gone, I can breathe for the first time.)

Revise the following sentence: Jackie and Emily are so much fun but they are always stressing out about something.

Jackie and Emily are so much fun, but they are always stressing out about something.

What is the BEST way to rewrite sentence 2?

D. But over the past six years, this 15-year-old from Los Angeles has been granted audiences with presidents and prime ministers.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 17 and 18?

A. Because they were so effective, the Code Talkers directly contributed to the United States’ success in World War II and made their work essential.

Name two transitions that can be used to start body paragraphs.

First of all; Secondly; Moreover ...

Name two transitions/sentence starters that can be used to cite evidence in essays and short constructed responses.

According to the text; For example; In the passage, the author states " "

What are the three types of irony?

Dramatic, verbal, and situational