Hero's Journey Project
... reader. Look for 3-4 lines (i.e. 1-2 sentences) in the book. Note that in some cases, you may want to use ellipses (…) to connect 2 or more phrases or sentences that are separated by unnecessary, superfluous text. Step 4: Type your selected lines. Put quotation marks around them. Use single quotatio ...
... reader. Look for 3-4 lines (i.e. 1-2 sentences) in the book. Note that in some cases, you may want to use ellipses (…) to connect 2 or more phrases or sentences that are separated by unnecessary, superfluous text. Step 4: Type your selected lines. Put quotation marks around them. Use single quotatio ...
Punctuating Dialogue
... beginning and the end of spoken words. 2. The first letter of a quote should always be capitalized. If the quote is interrupted, by a tag line –the words that identify the speaker – (Ex. said José), the continuation is not capitalized. Example: “My family loves sushi,” said José, “but only if it has ...
... beginning and the end of spoken words. 2. The first letter of a quote should always be capitalized. If the quote is interrupted, by a tag line –the words that identify the speaker – (Ex. said José), the continuation is not capitalized. Example: “My family loves sushi,” said José, “but only if it has ...
Punctuation Review
... “I am going to the mall after school today.” Arianna said. “ I am going to the mall,” Arianna said, “I need to finish my Christmas shopping.” A question mark or exclamation point is placed outside of an end quotation mark when it is part of the entire sentence. Who said, “I’ll be back in a minute”? ...
... “I am going to the mall after school today.” Arianna said. “ I am going to the mall,” Arianna said, “I need to finish my Christmas shopping.” A question mark or exclamation point is placed outside of an end quotation mark when it is part of the entire sentence. Who said, “I’ll be back in a minute”? ...
Connecting the Direct Quote
... Connecting the Direct Quote Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argu ...
... Connecting the Direct Quote Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argu ...
Common Errors in Writing (PowerPoint Presentation)
... should be placed within the quotation marks when they apply only to the quoted material they should be placed outside when the entire sentence, including the quoted material, is a question or exclamation ...
... should be placed within the quotation marks when they apply only to the quoted material they should be placed outside when the entire sentence, including the quoted material, is a question or exclamation ...
Unit 3 Week 1 PP - East Lycoming School District
... Use quotation marks before and after someone’s exact words. Begin a quotation with a capital letter. ...
... Use quotation marks before and after someone’s exact words. Begin a quotation with a capital letter. ...
Punctuation Pointers
... The distinction between the two units is not important above, but it can be in some contexts: The police arrested two rioters, a prostitute and a pimp. If a comma is not placed before the conjunction joining the final list item, the reader cannot tell how many items are being indicated. In this sent ...
... The distinction between the two units is not important above, but it can be in some contexts: The police arrested two rioters, a prostitute and a pimp. If a comma is not placed before the conjunction joining the final list item, the reader cannot tell how many items are being indicated. In this sent ...
See tips for correcting 24 of the most common writing problems.
... as adjectives before a noun but not afterwards and never when used as nouns (the eighteenthcentury novel, but a novel from the eighteenth century). ...
... as adjectives before a noun but not afterwards and never when used as nouns (the eighteenthcentury novel, but a novel from the eighteenth century). ...
Punctuation
... following introductory clauses and phrases between items in a series to set off incidental comments (appositives, nonrestrictive clauses) when meaning is unclear without its use when authority figures tell you to use one while you are writing for them ...
... following introductory clauses and phrases between items in a series to set off incidental comments (appositives, nonrestrictive clauses) when meaning is unclear without its use when authority figures tell you to use one while you are writing for them ...
Quoting Sources Handout
... A string of quotations can be confusing for readers, especially if each presents information in a different writing style. By paraphrasing and summarizing instead of quoting, you can more smoothly incorporate the ideas from sources into you own writing. However, if an author uses unique language or ...
... A string of quotations can be confusing for readers, especially if each presents information in a different writing style. By paraphrasing and summarizing instead of quoting, you can more smoothly incorporate the ideas from sources into you own writing. However, if an author uses unique language or ...
Effectively Incorporating Quotations
... Psychologist Sidney McMaynerberry offers an argument for his theory: “It’s all in your mind.” Brady answers her critics by asserting, “I did not know that it was made of people.” Use active verbs in signal phrases to indicate the author’s tone and stance. Is your source arguing a point, making an ob ...
... Psychologist Sidney McMaynerberry offers an argument for his theory: “It’s all in your mind.” Brady answers her critics by asserting, “I did not know that it was made of people.” Use active verbs in signal phrases to indicate the author’s tone and stance. Is your source arguing a point, making an ob ...
Video Transcripts - Griffith University
... Let’s look at direct quotations, like the one on the screen now. Direct quotations use the exact words of a source without changing anything - and that includes any spelling or grammar errors. The format of a direct quote is important. You need to include quotation marks on either side of the copied ...
... Let’s look at direct quotations, like the one on the screen now. Direct quotations use the exact words of a source without changing anything - and that includes any spelling or grammar errors. The format of a direct quote is important. You need to include quotation marks on either side of the copied ...
A strong thesis
... What's wrong with this thesis? Original: Little Red Riding Hood visits the grandmother to care for her, and the wolf threatens those that travel the forest road. A. takes no stand, lacks conviction B. scattered; expresses more than one idea ...
... What's wrong with this thesis? Original: Little Red Riding Hood visits the grandmother to care for her, and the wolf threatens those that travel the forest road. A. takes no stand, lacks conviction B. scattered; expresses more than one idea ...
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... D. With Other Punctuation Marks as Follows: 1. The comma, semicolon, and period follow the closing parenthesis when the parentheses set off material in a sentence. If we go (we are still not sure), you two may go. He deceived us (weren’t we foolish?); he was clever. I believed her (though I can’t im ...
... D. With Other Punctuation Marks as Follows: 1. The comma, semicolon, and period follow the closing parenthesis when the parentheses set off material in a sentence. If we go (we are still not sure), you two may go. He deceived us (weren’t we foolish?); he was clever. I believed her (though I can’t im ...
QuoteIntegration
... The signal phrase may include the author or character’s name, and uses a _____________________________ to help introduce the quote (see Words that Introduce Quotes or Paraphrases). CORRECT Example: In the story, “The Veldt,” by Ray Bradbury, the Hadleys have an automated home and do not have to do a ...
... The signal phrase may include the author or character’s name, and uses a _____________________________ to help introduce the quote (see Words that Introduce Quotes or Paraphrases). CORRECT Example: In the story, “The Veldt,” by Ray Bradbury, the Hadleys have an automated home and do not have to do a ...
Conventions Checklist Grades 1-5
... Writing Instruction by Assessment Domains & 2008 ELA Standards Conventions Name: ...
... Writing Instruction by Assessment Domains & 2008 ELA Standards Conventions Name: ...
Name ______ ________ Date ________ Period Grammar Review
... Grammar Activity (Wednesday, January 11, 2012): “Punctuation” When it comes to punctuation marks, your main options are the period, question mark, exclamation point, comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe, quotation, and ellipsis points. It may sound like a lot, but it’s really not. Everything you can ...
... Grammar Activity (Wednesday, January 11, 2012): “Punctuation” When it comes to punctuation marks, your main options are the period, question mark, exclamation point, comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe, quotation, and ellipsis points. It may sound like a lot, but it’s really not. Everything you can ...
Writing Practice
... 2. Pre-med student Alma Rodriguez said, "I miss being on campus, but I have to work and take care of my family." ...
... 2. Pre-med student Alma Rodriguez said, "I miss being on campus, but I have to work and take care of my family." ...
Helpful Grammatical Facts and Examples
... Ex. The 27th Regiment had its orders: to march to the next town and take it. to stress a word, phrase, or clause that follows. Ex. There is only one reason for making such an error: stupidity. to introduce a series or list. Ex. A successful dinner party needs three things: delicious food, pleasa ...
... Ex. The 27th Regiment had its orders: to march to the next town and take it. to stress a word, phrase, or clause that follows. Ex. There is only one reason for making such an error: stupidity. to introduce a series or list. Ex. A successful dinner party needs three things: delicious food, pleasa ...
The Picky Rules of Writing
... double space the quotation, and leave off the quotation marks. 37. When you quote from or refer to a source, cite it appropriately. IN APA all references in the reference list must be cited in the text, either as indirect or direct quote. Double quotation marks are used to enclose all in text quotes ...
... double space the quotation, and leave off the quotation marks. 37. When you quote from or refer to a source, cite it appropriately. IN APA all references in the reference list must be cited in the text, either as indirect or direct quote. Double quotation marks are used to enclose all in text quotes ...
Grammar and Usage Review Sentence Fragments— In order to be
... 3. We sailed past through two freighters a speedboat and several water-skiers when we ventured outside the harbor. 4. Do you know Brian why the North Pole has such a cold climate? 5. The cat having been left alone all weekend complained loudly when its owners returned. 6. Yes on October 20 2009 my s ...
... 3. We sailed past through two freighters a speedboat and several water-skiers when we ventured outside the harbor. 4. Do you know Brian why the North Pole has such a cold climate? 5. The cat having been left alone all weekend complained loudly when its owners returned. 6. Yes on October 20 2009 my s ...
ESSAY: SELF-CHECK Does your introduction… Begin with an
... 1 The team went to have its picture taken. 2 Not everyone studied his or her notes, which really showed on the test. 3 If someone wants to do well with grammar, he or she would have to study. ...
... 1 The team went to have its picture taken. 2 Not everyone studied his or her notes, which really showed on the test. 3 If someone wants to do well with grammar, he or she would have to study. ...
Full-Stops: Use full stops at end of every complete sentence I knew
... We stayed at an expensive summer resort. (No comma because you would not say expensive and summer) Used when an –ly adjective is used with other adjectives (test if an –ly word is an adjective, see if it can be used alone with the noun. If it can, use a comma.) Felix was a lonely, young boy. I get ...
... We stayed at an expensive summer resort. (No comma because you would not say expensive and summer) Used when an –ly adjective is used with other adjectives (test if an –ly word is an adjective, see if it can be used alone with the noun. If it can, use a comma.) Felix was a lonely, young boy. I get ...
Brit Lit Wed 1.28, CT Intro
... • Remember to use CEI for in EACH paragraph: • Claim: • Should be your first sentence • introduce your claim/topic sentence/thesis ...
... • Remember to use CEI for in EACH paragraph: • Claim: • Should be your first sentence • introduce your claim/topic sentence/thesis ...
Subject English (Special)
... 14. Relative pronouns deletion in adjective clauses 15. Participial phrases(i) Expressing idea of a certain time (ii) Expresing the clause of manner of an action (iii) Expressing result or consequence by a participial phrase (iv) Modifying the whole clause 16. Introductory 'It' replacing a 'that cla ...
... 14. Relative pronouns deletion in adjective clauses 15. Participial phrases(i) Expressing idea of a certain time (ii) Expresing the clause of manner of an action (iii) Expressing result or consequence by a participial phrase (iv) Modifying the whole clause 16. Introductory 'It' replacing a 'that cla ...
