16 March - 20 March

Study Questions for Grammar Test

Mastery List:

5th grade: K.2, K.3, AA.9

6th grade: C.1

8th grade: Z.6

3/16 How do I write a TLQ?

IN: Define TLQ Integrating quotations (TLQ), and answer the following questions

• List four examples of transitions and identify what they are used for
• What information do you need in the lead in?
• What are the three different ways that you can write/punctuate a quotation?
• Complete exercise at the bottom of the first page TLQ
• Integrating quotations & TLQ (complete exercise at the bottom of the last page)
• Practice integrating quotes
• Using thesaurus.com list the following words before writing five synonyms for each: states, says, proponent, opponent.
• Planning & organizing essays: the writing process &connect-the-dots

OUT: Write an outline on the debate over one school wide summer reading assignment

MAKE UP WORK: Take notes on the handouts linked on the date of your absence. What is TLQ? Using R5 handout Complete the exercise at the bottom of the last page. Complete the exercises on the Practice integrating quotes handout. Using a thesaurus, find five synonyms for each of the following words: states, says, proponent, opponent. Write an outline (thesis and four topic sentences) on the debate over having homework over the summer. You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

• Block vs. Alternating Formats
• Explain how to punctuate TLQ using the three forms of punctuation: comma, the word "that," and a colon. Use the bottom of R5 to help you.

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3/17

IN: Groups brainstorm and outline Topics Each group will receive a topic and a sheet of lined paper.

• Looking at the essay on R1, the essay on school uniforms, write down at least 4 sentence starters for elaboration into the right hand column of your notes.
• Identify the topic sentence as persuasive or explanatory. In the middle column of your notes, answer the questions from this document and list 1-10 write either persuasive or explanatory for each number.
• Integrate these quotes using different strategies In the right hand column of your notes, write one of each type of TLQ.
• Practice writing an intro paragraph for the topic from your IN.

OUT: Practice writing a conclusion for the topic from your IN.

MAKE UP WORK: Pick a topic from the IN and write an outline. Identify the topic sentence as persuasive or explanatory. What is the difference between the two? Integrate the quotes using one of each strategy (states,) (states that) (states that summary of quote: "quote"). Complete a intro and conclusion paragraph for the topic that you wrote about in your IN. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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3/18 ER

• IN: What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence? - Venn Diagram

____________________, yet _____________________.

Both __________ and ______________ are different because____________.

While _____________ is _______________ , _____________ is ______________.

• Using handout R1, write an outline: thesis (R1), two topic sentences for free college education, two topic sentences against free college education
• Using R1 sentence frames from the example essay, R5, and the following source information, write two body paragraphs on free college education: one pro and one con. Remember the different ways to create a TLQ: TLQ using a comma, TLQ using "that," and TLQ using a colon (R5)
• Edit one of you body paragraphs with the connect the dots strategy.
• Using R8, write three of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.

OUT: Explain the writing process, explanatory writing.

MAKE UP WORK: Write 2 of each of thesis, topic sentences for free college education, topic sentences against free college education. Use the handout to create 2 body paragraphs-one pro and one con, using a TLQ using a comma, TLQ using "that," and TLQ using a colon (R5). Using R8, write three of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (each pattern must refer back to a TLQ).You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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3/19

IN: Consider two TLQ,s and explain which one is correct and why. For example, in the article "Homework Is Good" by Millus Sipak states, "Homework is the path to success." For example, the article "Homework Is Good" by Millus Sipak states, "Homework is the path to success." Write the correct one in your IN.

• Using R8, write two of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
• Using this handout on explanatory essay structures and these two short paragraphs on school dress codes, write two TLQs for having a dress code, and two TLQs against having a dress code. Include at least one of each TLQ using a comma, using the "that," and summary with a colon.
  • Next, write four sentences of elaboration supporting a school-wide dress code, and four sentences of elaboration against a school-wide dress code. Label each sentence 2-5 and 7.
  • Practice writing hooks
  • Write an intro paragraph about the debate over school dress code

OUT: After reading this excerpt from a body paragraph about the homework debate, explain why the paragraph is explanatory and not persuasive.

MAKE UP WORK: Using R8, write two of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. Using this handout on explanatory essay structures and these two short paragraphs on school dress codes, write two TLQs for having a dress code, and two TLQs against having a dress code. Include at least one of each TLQ using a comma, using the "that," and summary with a colon. Write four sentences of elaboration supporting a school-wide dress code, and four sentences of elaboration against a school-wide dress code. Label each sentence 2-5 and 7. Practice writing hooks. You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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3/20

• IN: How do I write elaboration for an explanatory essay? How is elaboration in explanatory writing different from elaboration in persuasive writing? Review the example essay on R1 and write down 2 sentence starters for the pro side of the debate, and 2 sentence starters for the against side of the debate.
• Groups pick one of the following topics: Should the voting age be lowered? Should phones be allowed in schools? Find 2 supporting arguments for each side of the debate and write them down.
  • Write an outline for your topic: thesis statement, 2 proponent topic sentences, 2 opponent topic sentences.
• Groups work together to Fix the TLQs and create a list of common TLQ problems to check for.
• Using these quotes and your R5 handout, practice writing TLQs with extended lead-ins. Write one of each: TLQ using a comma, TLQ using "that," and TLQ using a colon (R5).
• Using R8, write one of each sentence pattern 1-9

OUT: With your group, review your Elaboration, TLQ, and Hook practice. Self evaluation: What do you need to work on?

MAKE UP WORK: Fix the TLQs. Write a thesis, two TS, and three TLQs. Write 1 of each of patterns 1-9. You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.