English 3rd 9 wks

Which is a dangling modifier

AFTER DIGGING FOR HOURS, THE TREASURE was dug up by the pirates

Which sentence has a dangling modifier

By having a friend carefully review your essay, you will keep grammatical errors to a minimum

Which would be a strong conclusion

Clearly neutering reduces the number of animals looking for homes and dying in shelters

Which is a nonrestrictive element

Our teacher, WHO CARES ABOUT US, made the test easy and fair

What should be in the conclusion paragraph of a 5 paragraph essay

Sense of closure, 5-7 sentences , the importance of the writers thesis statement in light of the research presented

Which is a restrictive element

The teacher WHO SENT 50 KIDS TO DETENTION was harsh

How does a topic statement differ from a thesis statement

Topic sentences help preview the paragraph while a thesis determines the purpose of the ENTIRE essay

Which is a misplaced modifier

We served ice cream to the children IN PLASTIC BOWLS

What does a thesis statement include

a claim and three reasons why

What is a misplaced modifier

a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word

Introduction

hook, background information, thesis statement

Where does the writer restate the thesis statement in a new way

in the conclusion

Which is a purpose of Expository Writing

provides factual information to describe, sequence or compare

conclusion

restate thesis in a different way, never include any new information

Which is a misplaced modifier in the sentence "I am selling an antique dresser for my grandmother that is in perfect condition"

that is in perfect condition

body paragraph

topic sentence, discuss topic, text evidence in quote from source, explain how evidence supports answers, transition into next paragraph

when writing an informative essay, what are the most important parts of the introduction

a thesis and compelling way to hook the reader

What is a dangling modifier

a word or phrase when it doesn't apply to the word it's supposed to modify

Which is an important step to remember when using the new-found knowledge from your reference material

cite your sources

expository text

this type of text informs or instructs the reader. It is nonfiction. it is valid, fact based, and organized