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Intro to Writing

Intro to Writing. Topic Sentence. Should tell the reader what you are going to write about. Example: There are many issues about not getting enough time off during summer break. Supporting evidence. Give examples of the topic sentence. Example:

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Intro to Writing

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  1. Intro to Writing

  2. Topic Sentence • Should tell the reader what you are going to write about. Example: There are many issues about not getting enough time off during summer break.

  3. Supporting evidence • Give examples of the topic sentence. Example: Like, at our school we get only a month when other surrounding schools get 2 months. My parents don’t get enough time to plan a long vacation with me.

  4. Concluding Sentence • This sentence should summarize your main thoughts. Example: As students, we are not able to concentrate during the normal school year without proper time off of homework and assignments.

  5. Let’s put it together Summer Break There are many issues regarding the length of summer break. At our school, we only get one month off when other schools get two months. My parents can’t even plan a long enough vacation with me because I have to go back to school so soon. A s students we need a break from homework and assignments so we can concentrate more during the normal school year.

  6. Now, its your turn! • Start with any topic. • Make sure to have supporting evidence • Conclude your thoughts. • Has to be at least 5 sentences.

  7. Essay 2

  8. Warm up #1 • What type of sentence are the following statements? • Which call should I answer first? • Get out of the way! • I will attend a university next year. • Enjoy the cookies I made. • Greg, answer the door please.

  9. Plural nouns • Girls • Switches • Hobbies • Lives • Geese • Fish • Girl • Switch • Hobby • Life • Goose • Fish

  10. Other types of nouns Concrete Abstract • An object that occupies space ..sight hearing, taste and touch • Air • Melody • Stone • Aroma • Names an idea, quality or characteristic.. . • Attitude • Loyalty • Sadness • Pride

  11. Pronouns Personal Pronoun Possessive Pronoun • I • ME • YOU • HE ,HIM • SHE, HER • IT • MY, MINE • YOUR • HIS • HERS • ITS • THEIRS • OURS

  12. pronoun REFLEXIVE INTENSIVE • MYSELF • YOURSELF • HIMSELF • HERSELF • ITSELF • THEMSELVES • YOURSELF • OURSELVES

  13. pronoun REFLEXIVE INTENSIVE • HEHIMSELF DELIVERD THE FLOWERS • YOU MUST SIGN THE CONTRACT YOURSELF. • JIM USES A STOPWATCH TO TIME HIMSELF ON THE TRACK. • SHE TAUGHT HERSELF TO PLAY THE PIANO.

  14. pronouns DEMONSTRATIVE INTERROGATIVE • THIS • THAT • THESE • THOSE • WHO • WHAT • WHOMEVER • WHICH • WHOSE • WHATEVER • WHOM

  15. pRONOUNS RELATIVE INDEFINITE • WHO • WHOM • WHOEVER • WHICH • WHATEVER • WHAT • THAT • ALL • EVERYBODY • EACH • MANY • OTHER • SOMEBODY • SOMETHING • MUCH

  16. Relative Pronouns • THE DRIVER WHO ARRIVED LAST PARKED OVER THERE. • THE MEALTHAT YOU PREPARED WAS DELICIOUS. • THE SOLIDERSWHO LEFT CAMP LEFT CAMP THIS MORNING.

  17. Write the type of pronoun. • EVERYBODY NEEDS FOOD. • MOTHER TAUGHT HERSELF TO SKI. • WHOSE IS THIS? • MY UNIFORM IS CLEANER THAN THOSE. • LUPE AND LUIS TOOK THEIR BOOKS TO LUNCH. • ALL OF THOSE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE PURPLE.

  18. Essay 3

  19. Descriptive • Descriptive writing brings the words to life. • Think about colors or images you see • Smells, Tastes and things you feel. • You can use simile or analogies. • Going on this field trip is like going on a family vacation.

  20. Narrative • A narrative writing can be personal historical or fictional. • Plot: Your Story action of events • What is happening? • Conflict, adventure or experience. • Characters: Don’t forger to introduce your characters • How are they related to the event or story • Setting: Help the reader understand where the story takes place • Create the mood of your story.

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