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- 48. Close read by scansion
Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism Video Tutorial
Writing Guide Page
SENTENCES: 1. Use Apostrophes Correctly
- Exercises
- Quizzes
2. Punctuating lists and phrases with commas
- Exercises
- Quizzes
3. Create and punctuate Interrupters
- Exercises
- Quizzes
4. Creating and Punctuating Compound Sentences
- Exercises
- Quizzes
5. Semicolon and Colon Usage to join sentences
- Exercises
- Quizzes
6. Avoiding Fragments
7. Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices
8. Follow your rhythm / Parallel Structure
9. Subject-Verb Agreement
- Exercises
- Quizzes
10. Modify the Right Word
- Exercises
- Quizzes
11. Punctuating Opening Phrases and Clauses
- Exercises
- Quizzes
12. Achieve Pronoun Agreement
13. Choose the Right Word
14. Use Specific Language
- Exercises
- Quizzes
15. Be Concise
- Exercises
- Quizzes
16. Active Voice (Avoiding Passive Voice) Video Tutorial
17. Vary Your Sentence Structure
- Exercises
- Quizzes
18. Subordinate and Coordinate Sentences
- Exercises
- Quizzes
19. Stay in the Right Tense
- Exercises
- Quizzes
20. Use Transitonals, Synonyms and Pronouns
- Exercises
- Quizzes
21. Show Don't Tell
- "Show, don't tell" Exercises
- Showing Exercises
22. Use Which, That, Who and Whom Correctly
- Exercises
- Quizzes
23. Create Correct Comparisons
- Comparison Exercise
- Comparison Quiz
25. Develop an Opener (Lead)
- Exercises
- Starters
26. Create a Bridge Sentence
- Exercises
- Starters
27. Create Context in the Introduction
- Exercises
- Starters
28. Create Working Definitions
- Exercises
- Starters
29. Embed Your Thesis Within Your Plan
- Thesis and Plan Exercise
31. Use Transitional Topic Sentences
- Exercises
32. Create Linking Sentences
- Exercises
33. Vary Your Introduction to the Quotation
- Exercises
34. Break Up Block Quotation
- Exercises
35. Use Ellipses, Italics and Parentheses in Quotation
- Exercises
36. Cite Parenthetically
- Exercises
37. Contextualize the Quotation or Paraphrase
- Exercises
38. Condense the Quotation
- Exercises
39. Connect the Quotation to your Thesis
- Connection Exercise
- Starters
41. Close Read by metaphor / simile
42. Close read by personification
43. Close read by irony
44. Close read by imagery
45. Close read by connotations
46. Close read by tone (shifts)
47. Close read by sound devices
50. Concede to the counterargument (persuasive paper)
51. Converse with the counterargument (persuasive paper)
53. Create contrasts (compare and contrast paper)
54. Concept Definition
55. Create cause and effect and Co-commentary sentences
56. End a body paragraph with a topic sentence
58. React to the why the text(s) and paper matter
59. Return to a phrase or idea from the opener
61. Indicate genre by the title
62. Use numbers correctly
63. Create a Works Cited Page
65. Setting and Action Paper
66. Character Sketch
68. Mixing Patterns: Narrative Analysis Paper
70. UNIT FOUR : Close Reading Analysis Paper
72. UNIT FOUR: Compare and Contrast Paper
- CCompare and Contrast Outline
73. UNIT FIVE: S.A.T. Argument Analysis Essay
74. UNIT SIX: Definition Paper
75. Research Paper
76. UNIT NINE: Mixed Pattern Paper: Description, Narrative and Definition Paper
79. UNIT SEVEN: Process Analysis Paper (MATH or SCIENCE)
Academic Integrity Exercises
All Video Lessons
- Bummer Sentences
Art Analysis Rubric
Character Sketch Rubric
Close Reading Rubric
CLOSE READING: 40. Close Read the Quotation
- Exercises
COMPARE AND CONTRAST PATTERN: 52. Create comparisons (compare and contrast paper)
Compare and Contrast Rubric
CONCLUSIONS: 57. Transition from previous paragraph topic to Thesis
Definition Paper Rubric
Description Rubric
FORM: 60. Punctuating dialogue
GLOSSARY
- UNIT THREE: Art Analysis Paper
  - Student Art Analysis Paper
Google Drive
- THE CREEL
Links and Resources
Mixed Pattern Paper Rubric
MLA Citation Quiz
MLA Citations and Works Cited Lesson
Narrative Analysis Rubric
Narrative Rubric
Outlining
PAPERS: UNIT ONE: Description of Place or Object Paper
PARAGRAPHS: 30. Create New Paragraphs
- Exercises
Persuasive Paper Rubric
PERSUASIVE PATTERN: 49. Create the counterargument (persuasive paper)
POETRY OUT LOUD
Process Analysis Rubric
PROCESS: Prewriting
S.A.T. Argument Analysis Rubric
Setting and Action Rubric
Speech Rubric
Speech Rubric
Textual Analysis Rubric
THE CREEL
Unit 1 Quiz
Unit 2 Quiz
Unit 3 Quiz
Unit 4 Quiz
Unit 4: Textual Analysis Paper
- Poems Archive
Unit 5 Quiz 49-51, 61-63
UNIT EIGHT: SPEECH WRITING
- Speech Outline
UNIT FIVE: Persuasive Paper
UNIT TWO: Personal Narrative
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- Writing Process
Writing Diagnostic Test

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