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English 2, Unit 16

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False
True or False: A research report should have your opinion in it.
paragraphs
A research report is divided into _____________.
main idea
The topic sentence in each paragraph gives the _____________ for that paragraph.
The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in the paragraph.
Is the topic sentence usually the first sentence or the last sentence in the paragraph?
detail
The other sentences in a paragraph each give a ___________ that goes with the topic sentence.
sight
Which one of the writer's five senses was used to describe chocolate chip cookies in this paragraph?.
They are a beautiful, golden brown. There are dark colored chips and lighter colored nuts peeking out of the top and sides.
taste
Which one of the five senses was used to describe chocolate chip cookies in this paragraph?
The first thing you notice is the sweet buttery flavor of the cookie itself. Then with a crunch, you begin to sense the nutty flavor of a pecan. The best part of all is the soft, sweet chocolatey flavor of the chip.
The main idea is how the desks are arranged in our classroom.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Arend is on the end, nearest the window. In the middle is Jeremy. On the other end is Rylie.
The topic sentence is, "My cat is a good friend to me."
What is the topic sentence?
My cat is a good friend to me. When I am sick he curls up on the bed to keep me company. My best friend has a dog. My cat meows in greeting when I get home. He purrs when I pet him.
My best friend has a dog.
Which sentence in the paragraph does not go with the topic sentence?
My cat is a good friend to me. When I am sick he curls up on the bed to keep me company. My best friend has a dog. My cat meows in greeting when I get home. He purrs when I pet him.
Our flag has three colors.
Here is a paragraph without a topic sentence.
Half the stripes are red.
The other half are white.
The square in the corner is blue with white stars.
Which topic sentence would be better.
I like the flag.
Our flag has three colors.
False. Notes should just be a few words, enough for you to write down the idea.
True or false: When you take notes on cards for your research report, you should always write in complete sentences.
True
True or false: Never copy sentences from a book, word for word. That is considered stealing.
yes.
Can you write down the ideas in your own words?
planning
What is the first step in the writing process?
drafting
What is the second step in the writing process?
revising
What is the third step in the writing process?
proofreading
What is the fourth step in the writing process?
publishing
What is the fifth step in the writing process?
No, you fix your spelling later during the proofreading step.
Should you worry about spelling when you write your first draft?
revising
Adding interesting details, using better words, and making sure all the sentences in each paragraph go with the topic sentence is called ______________.
proofreading
Making sure you have complete sentences, capitals, punctuation marks, and correct spelling is called _____________.
publishing
Making a final neat copy is called ____________,
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