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SOL Writing Review #2 I think I can! I know I can!

SOL Writing Review #2 I think I can! I know I can!. What is a topic sentence?. What is a topic sentence? *May be first sentence of paragraph *limits or gives direction to topic of paragraph.

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SOL Writing Review #2 I think I can! I know I can!

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  1. SOL Writing Review #2I think I can!I know I can!

  2. What is a topic sentence?

  3. What is a topic sentence?*May be first sentence of paragraph*limits or gives direction to topic of paragraph

  4. Is the following group of words a DC or an IC?*First find verbs and subjects.After the doctor’s appointment, I am going to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

  5. After the doctor’s appointment, I am going to the Division of Motor Vehicles.*subject = I*verb = am going*complete idea? Yes!This is an IC.

  6. Is the following group of words a DC or an IC?*First find verbs and subjects.When I take a test, I become very nervous.

  7. When I take a test, I become very nervous.One group of words is a DC; the other group of words is the IC.Which is which?*Pick out subjects and verbs!

  8. When Itake a test, Ibecome very nervous.Subjects VerbsDC= when I take a testIC= I become very nervous

  9. Ali regretted his decision since his father disapproved.One group of words is a DC; the other group of words is the IC.Which is which?*Pick out subjects and verbs!

  10. Aliregretted his decision since his fatherdisapproved.SubjectsVerbsDC= since his father disapprovedIC=Ali regretted his decision

  11. What types of sentences do the following patterns show? ? = IC ? = IC IC ? = IC + DCor DC + IC

  12. What types of sentences do the following patterns show?Simple = ICCompound = IC ICComplex = IC + DCor DC + IC

  13. Is this sentence S, Cd, Cx?Before the pizza arrives,we should set the table with napkins, plates, flatware, and glasses.Be careful to determine verbs, subjects, and types of clauses.

  14. ComplexBefore the pizzaarrives,weshould set the table with napkins, plates, flatware, and glasses.Subjects VerbsDC = Before the pizza arrivesIC = we should set the table with napkins, plates, flatware, and glasses

  15. Is this sentence S, Cd, Cx? You should stay off of your ankle until the swelling goes down.Be careful to determine verbs, subjects, and types of clauses.

  16. ComplexYoushould stay off of your ankle until the swellinggoes down.SubjectsVerbsIC = You should stay off of your ankleDC = until the swelling goes down

  17. Is this sentence S, Cd, Cx?On Tuesday Joe bought a truck, but he can’t pick it up until Saturday.Be careful to determine verbs, subjects, and types of clauses.

  18. CompoundOn Tuesday Joebought a truck, but hecan’t pick it up until Saturday.Subjects VerbsIC= On Tuesday Joe bought a truckIC= He can’t pick it up until SaturdayNote the comma and coordinatingconjunction joining IC to IC.

  19. CAUTION!BEFORE WRITING AN ESSAY, YOU SHOULD. . .1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPICBe able to answer what, why, who.

  20. CAUTION!BEFORE WRITING AN ESSAY, YOU SHOULD. . .1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC2. Brainstorm ideas.eg.,list, cluster, webbing

  21. CAUTION!BEFORE WRITING AN ESSAY, YOU SHOULD. . .1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC2. BRAINSTORM IDEAS.3. ORGANIZE MAIN IDEAS.Try to have three or more ideas.

  22. CAUTION!BEFORE WRITING AN ESSAY, YOU SHOULD. . .1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC2. BRAINSTORM IDEAS.3. ORGANIZE MAIN IDEAS.4. ORGANIZE SUPPORTING DETAILS.

  23. CAUTION!BEFORE WRITING AN ESSAY, YOU SHOULD. . .1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC 2. BRAINSTORM IDEAS. 3. ORGANIZE MAIN IDEAS. 4. ORGANIZE SUPPORTING DETAILS.5. PLAN YOUR CONCLUSION.WRITE! WRITE! WRITE!

  24. VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNINGEND OF COURSE WRITINGSpring 2006 Released Testhttp://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Assessment/Release2006/EOCWriting_RB_2006.pdfGo to this website, scroll, down, and practice for SOL Writing Test.

  25. You will pass the SOL Writing Test! Be positive!

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