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Expository Writing Final Exam Study Guide Know the guidelines for the following:
Know the following:
Exam will consist of:
Eight Parts of Speech 1. Noun- person, place, thing 2. Verb- indicates action or state of being State of Being Verbs: am is are was were be being been do does did have has had may must might shall should can could will would taste feel look smell 3. pronoun-takes the place of a noun 4. adjective-modifies (describes) nouns and pronouns. Answers questions---what kind, how many, and which one(s) 5. adverbs-modifies (describes) verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs---usually ends in –ly. Answers the questions—how, when, where, and to what extent. 6. preposition-relates its object to another word in the sentence. 7. interjection-shows excitement or emotion. 8. conjunction-combines words, phrases, and clauses
Power Point Presentation Requirements
You will be creating 4 separate Power Point files—one of which you will present. 3 of them will be based on papers you have written so far this year. Showcase and highlight the information you presented in your paper. 1 of them will be a self reflection of your writing and your progress so far this year. You will choose which one you present. Process Paper Notes Introductory Paragraph · Catchy lead sentence—grab your readers’ attention and draw them in · Include what the process is · Include a list of materials/ingredients needed · Have a clear and concise thesis Body Paragraph(s) · Be sure to give instructions in chronological order · Be sure instructions are clear · Avoid lengthy sentences—better to have clearer, more concise instructions · Give examples or explain instructions thoroughly Concluding Paragraph · Restate thesis (paper’s purpose) · Very briefly summarize body paragraph(s) · Use a catchy ending—leave your readers’ thinking about what you’ve written You must bring all of your supplies/materials to school with you when we begin the process presentations. If you do not have your materials, your paper goes down a grade until you do. If you never bring your materials, you don’t have hope of receiving above a D as a grade---and that is if it is a great paper. Save in your Quarter folder, save as: Process Paper Expository Writing
1st Paragraph--Brief 4-5 sentence summary of the movie (include title, characters, plot) 2nd Paragraph--Critique the acting (cast list distributed) 3rd Paragraph--Who is the target audience (include rating). Why? Would you recommend the film? Why or why not? Writing A Review · Reviews consists of a BRIEF summary · Don’t give away ending or important aspects that could ruin it for someone · Critique important aspects of it · Support your opinion/critique with examples and be sure to explain them · This is NOT a book report · You may compare it to other works by same individual · Include any advisories or parental warnings · Include appropriate age level · Include your recommendation and why
Movie Play -acting -acting -script -script -directing -directing -special effects -lighting -music -scenery -etc. -costumes -special effects -etc. Novel Recording - plot -writing -characters -sound -setting -lyrics -use of literary elements -music -descriptions -vocals -etc. -etc.
Restaurant Video Game -service -graphics -atmosphere -degree of difficulty -food (taste) -ease of use -presentation of food -player interest -menu selections -etc. -etc.
Website Automobile -graphics -exterior -handling -necessity -interior -service/warranty -ease of use -speed -engine -links -fuel efficiency -safety -etc. -cost -etc.
Directions: Choose the correct present tense verb form for the sentences below. 1. Every pale tomato slice, wilted pickle, and brown lettuce leaf __________ an extra 25 cents at Bernie’s Burger Emporium. A. costs B. cost C. costed D. had cost 2. Not only the Smiths but also Tonya __________ agreed to try one of the world-famous chocolate-broccoli muffins. A. has B. have C. had D. has been 3. The Smiths, along with Tonya, _________ to avoid indigestion after eating these weird muffins. A. hopes B. hope C. hoped D. had hoped 4. On the sidewalk _________ many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete. A. is B. are C. was D. were 5. Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors __________ lemons. A. makes B. make C. made D. had made 6. My dog Floyd, together with Buster the cat, __________ to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces. A. likes B. like C. liked D. had liked 7. Latoya isn't going to Daytona Beach for spring break because fourteen dollars __________ all that she has in her vacation fund. A. is B. are C. was D. were 8. Even though Johnson and Johnson _________ consumers not to insert Q-tips into their ears, people refuse to read directions and frequently rupture their eardrums. A. warns B. warn C. warned D. had warned 9. All of my important keys __________ now stuck in the drain pipe of my bathroom sink. Buster, my kitten, doesn't realize how much his playfulness inconveniences me. A. is B. are C. was D. were 10. Grandpa claims that Martian measles _________ green and purple spots to erupt all over a person's body. A. causes B. cause C. will cause D. had caused 11. Digging holes in the sofa cushions __________ Peanut, Elizabeth’s new puppy. A. is B. are C. was D. were 12. Even though the jury _________ to believe that the defendant did not feed Elvis to the Loch Ness Monster, much of the evidence points to the her guilt. A. wants B. want C. wanted D. are wanting 13. Neither the students nor their instructor __________ happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew. A. is B. are C. was D. were 14. Neither of Freud’s parents _________ much intelligence when it comes to choosing spouses. Freud’s father has married five times, and Mom just presented him with stepfather number three. A. has B. have C. are showing D. had 15. Each of these women __________ that she had read the care instructions before washing the delicate and expensive dresses. A. wishes B. wish C. wished D. would wish 16. Here ___________ the mail and newspapers that I picked up for you while you were on vacation. A. is B. are C. was D. be 17. Mr. Lowry, our English teacher, believes that students who major in economics or physics __________ their imaginations. A. ruins B. ruin C. has ruined D. ruined 18. ___________ no one except Marge and Beatrice have the subject-verb agreement exercises that Ms. Koopman assigned for today? A. does B. do C. did D. has 19. Here ___________ Tonya and Robert, the two students who scored 100 percent on the subject-verb agreement quiz. A. stands B. stand C. is standing D. stood 20. General Foods, the maker of Cheerios, ___________ developed a new cereal with chocolate puffs and broccoli-flavored marshmallows. A. has B. have C. had D. is 21. Each man, woman, and child __________ to write General Foods a letter supporting the company's decision to produce a chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal. A. needs B. need C. needed D. will need 22. There ___________ more calories in a bowl of chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal than you might think. A. is B. are C. will be D. were 23. Not only the vitamin C from the broccoli but also the delicious taste of the chocolate ___________ this breakfast cereal a real crowd pleaser. A. makes B. make C. made D. will make 24. Who needs a pet if you live in Florida? There already __________ lizards that sneak in between the window screens and cockroaches that take up residence in every bathroom and kitchen. A. is B. are C. has been D. had been 25. Susan is one of those students who ___________ up to the instructor every chance that they get. A. kisses B. kiss C. kissed D. has kissed
Pronoun Notes
Subject Pronouns
Singular Pronouns Plural Pronouns
1st Person (it's you) I we
3rd Person (not you) he/she they
Object Pronouns
Singular Pronouns Plural Pronouns
1st Person (it's you) me us
3rd Person (not you) him/her them
#______________ Name: ____________________________________________ English ThereTheirThey’re Once upon a time, their were three little pigs. They’re was Curly. He was the oldest. Their was Wurly. He was the smartest. And then they’re was Flo. She was the favorite pig. Their mother loved Flo the best. Curly, Wurly and Flo lived with their mother in a high-rise apartment building in New York City. There apartment was on the 75th floor. The pigs didn’t mind this because they’re was an elevator that opened right in front of their apartment door. It was on the days that there elevator wasn’t working, that the pigs suffered. There little hoofs would be aching by the time they reached their apartment. There mother would have to have little hoof baths waiting for her three little pigs when they finally reached the top. Of course, Flo always got the warmest hoof bath because she was they’re mother’s favorite. One day, Mama Pig sent the three pigs to the store to buy apples for there dinner. She gave them a list of items that she needed. She also gave them they’re allowance, and she told them that they could buy there favorite candy which they would eat for they’re dessert. The three pigs put on their jackets (it was winter). They put on there gloves and scarves. Next, it was time to put on their boots. Curly slipped on his bright red leather boots over his red and yellow polka dot socks. Wurly, being the most intelligent, slipped on his waterproof, fully lined boots over his white socks. Curly and Wurly were ready and waiting for there sister. She could not find her boots. "Curly and Wurly," she said, "have you seen my boots?" Curly and Wurly looked at each other and then they looked at there sister. "I’ll tell you where they are," said Wurly, "if you’ll give us your allowance to hold while you go and get them." "Okay," agreed Flo as she handed the boys her allowance. "They’re are your boots, over their," said Curly. "Where?" asked Flo suspiciously. "Over their!" squealed the boys as they pointed to the window in there living room. "There over they’re behind that curtain." Flo slowly walked toward the window. The boys followed closely behind there sister. Just as she reached the window, Curly opened the window and Wurly pushed Flo through. Curly and Wurly squealed with delight as they’re sister fell 75 floors. Curly and Wurly were thrilled that there plan worked. They were rid of Flo and they had her money! Luckily for Flo, she landed on a huge snow pile and was not hurt. Her brothers were not so fortunate. Mama Pig heard the commotion, ran into the living room and, when she realized what they had done, sent the boys to live with there Uncle
Oscar Mayer. Uncle Oscar always knew what to do with bad little pigs.
The boys protested. They were just doing Flo a favor by helping her find her boots; it wasn’t they’re fault that she was clumsy. But Mama would not listen to there excuses and off they went to Uncle Oscar’s. Flo and Mama Pig still live on the 75th floor of the apartment building in New York City, and their very happy their. Now Flo gets her brothers’ allowance since there not they’re.
Grammar Vocabulary 1. Noun- person, place, thing
2. Verb- indicates action or state of being
State of Being Verbs:
am is are was were be being been
do does did have has had may must
might shall should can could will would taste
feel look smell
3. pronoun-takes the place of a noun
4. adjective-modifies (describes) nouns and pronouns. Answers questions---what kind, how many, and which one(s)
5. adverbs-modifies (describes) verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs---usually ends in –ly. Answers the questions—how, when, where, and to what extent.
6. preposition-relates its object to another word in the sentence.
7. interjection-shows excitement or emotion.
8. conjunction-combines words, phrases, and clauses.
Sentence Types Declarative sentence: makes a statement; declare something; ends with a period. Example: I saw a movie.
Imperative sentence: commands you do something; ends with a period. Example: Take out the garbage.
Exclamatory sentence: exclaims something with great emotion; always ends with an exclamation point. Example: I won the lottery!
Interrogatory sentence: asks a question; ends with a question mark. Example: Did you order the salmon?
Indirect question: Indirectly states what someone asked; ends with a period. Example: She asked if she could have more water.
Complex/Simple Sentences Clause: I ran
Independent Clause: I ran to the store
Dependent Clause: After I ran to the store
Phrase: In an hour
Compound Sentence I went to the store, and I bought milk. or I went to the store; I bought milk.
Complex Sentence After I ran to the store, I went to the bank. or I went to the bank after I ran to the store.
Simple Sentence I went to the store. After school, I went to the store. I went to the store after school.
Example Paper
After throwing a fit to my mother about going to school, I entered the vehicle, and I was on my way for my first day as a second grader. Plesentview Elementary was located in Eastpointe, it sounds like a pretty “pleasant school”, and so I was hoping for some relief. Like last year, It like I was put at the bottom of the food chain at our school. As a second grader I felt no power at all compared to all of the upperclassman, but I just laughed and pointed at all the little twerp first graders as I waited for the first bell to ring. As I walked down the halls, there were many educational posters and quotes suffocating the walls. I continued to search for my hallway; it was like a maze trying to get to the room. Bumping into kids, trying to look for my friends, I was caught up in a mess. Finally I was relieved when I took a step into a new different type of setting. Many Bright colors were painted all over the walls. It was amazing, but there was one lonesome room in the corner, all by itself, Ms.Hennis’s room. I turned the knob, and took a glance into the room. I walked in and I saw many smiley faces. The walls were covered with posters of her family, animals, English stuff, and math formulas. There was also a variety of colors filled throughout the room. On the desks there were all the students’ names. On some of the carpets, they were like jungle’s filled with teddy bears, and pillows. It was a very bright and warm surrounding, which pleased me. Relaxing and learning at the same time. At times we would be able to take a little nap while a book was being read. What could be any better than that? You could always tell when Ms. Hennis was coming into the room. You could hear her shoes clap against the ground softly, and as soon as you see her glimmering eyes, you know it’s her. She has long blonde hair, very pretty eyes, and a sparkling white smile. Her personality was the best. Always smiling, always generous, and she would always be helping children. Whenever everyone was too loud she would just say, “Nap time children”, or “Extra homework”. And she would always have a smile on her face while she said anything. But problems rarely happened, most of the time we were little angels to her, just because she was so nice. Everyday was a fun day in Ms. Hennis’s class, but sometimes things could get out of hand. My friend and I were fighting over whose teddy bear it was. We were going on for at-least five minutes, the suddenly a load burst came out of Ms. Hennis’s mouth, “Quiet!!! Time-out, both of you”. We stayed quiet, and she spoke again, “this teddy bear is not his or yours, It’s MINE!, now sit down” From that day on, I never fooled around in that class ever again. Overall, I think Ms Hennis was my most memorable teacher. She was always nice to me, she taught me the ABC”S, and basic math. She was more like a friend to our whole class then more like a teacher. She told us right from wrong, and because of her I will always remember that elementary school. Proofreading Checklist
Do the subjects and verbs in my sentences agree? Did I use complete sentences? Did I incorrectly run any sentences together without proper punctuation? Have I corrected them? Did I use the correct form of irregular verbs? Did I indent the first line of each paragraph? Did I use the correct form of personal pronouns? Did I use adjectives and adverbs correctly in comparisons? Did I use any double negatives? If so, did I correct them?
Did I end each sentence with the correct punctuation? Did I use commas and semicolons correctly? Did I capitalize all proper nouns correctly, including names of characters, nicknames, and place names? Did I begin each sentence or direct quotation with a capital letter? Did I use quotation marks to show the beginning and end of another's exact words? Did I use apostrophes where needed to show possession or missing letters?
Did I check the spelling of the names of people and places? Did I use the correct form of words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings? Did I check the spelling of words I am not sure of, especially troublesome words like their and there? Power Point Presentation Requirements
Registers of Language
Frozen--Language that is always the same--it doesn't change (Lord's Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, etc)
Formal-The standard sentence syntax and word choice of work and school. Has complete sentences and specific word choices.
Consultative-Formal register when used in conversation. discourse pattern not quite as direct as formal register.
Casual-Language between friends and is characterized by a 400-800 word vocabulary. Word choice general and not specific. Conversation dependent upon nonverbal assists. Sentence syntax often incomplete.
Intimate-Language between lovers or twins. Language of sexual harassment.
Adapted from Martin Joos's research by Ruby K. Payne, A Framework for Understanding Poverty.
Arranging Ideas Notes Type of Order Definition Examples 1. Chronological Narration: order that presents events as they happen in time. Story, narrative poem, explanation of a process, drama, history, biography 2. Spatial Description: order that describes objects according to location. Descriptions (near to far, outside to inside, left to right, top to bottom) 3. Importance Evaluation: order that gives details from least to most important or the reverse Persuasion, description, explanations, evaluations 4. Logical Classification: order that relates items and groups Definitions, classifications Process Paper Introductory Paragraph · Catchy lead sentence—grab your readers’ attention and draw them in · Include what the process is · Include a list of materials/ingredients needed · Have a clear and concise thesis Body Paragraph(s) · Be sure to give instructions in chronological order · Be sure instructions are clear · Avoid lengthy sentences—better to have clearer, more concise instructions · Give examples or explain instructions thoroughly Concluding Paragraph · Restate thesis (paper’s purpose) · Very briefly summarize body paragraph(s) · Use a catchy ending—leave your readers’ thinking about what you’ve written You must bring all of your supplies/materials to school with you when we begin the process presentations. If you do not have your materials, your paper goes down a grade until you do. If you never bring your materials, you don’t have hope of receiving above a D as a grade---and that is if it is a great paper. Save in your Quarter folder, save as: Process Paper Basic Essay Structure Introductory ParagraphSentence 1: Introduce Topic (no opinion) Sentence 2-3: Narrow Focus Sentence 4: Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph(s) Sentence 1: Topic Sentence Sentence 2: Example To Support Topic Sentence Sentence 3: Explanation of Example Sentence 4: Example To Support Topic Sentence Sentence5: Explanation of Example Sentence 6: Restate Topic Sentence
Concluding Paragraph Sentence 1: Restate Thesis Statement Sentences 2-3: Summarize Main Points (Topic Sentences) Sentence 4: Clincher (Slam The Door!)
Descriptive Language Notes/Definitions
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