Mrs. Brouillette



Topic for the English Exam- 8th gradeEffective Sentences and Word Choice- Chapter 2Correcting Sentence fragments & run-onsParallel structureStringy and wordy sentencesColorful languageDenotations and connotationsSentence Variety and Structure- Chapter 3Varying sentence lengthVarying sentence beginningsIndependent & Subordinate clausesTypes of Sentence StructureSimpleCompoundComplexCompound-complexUsing phrasesCombining sentencesEffective Paragraphs- Chapter 4Main idea and topic sentencesDescriptive vs narrative paragraphsExpository vs persuasive paragraphs Punctuation- Chapter 11End marks & abbreviationsComma rules (1-13)Semicolon & ColonsQuotation marks & ItalicsPunctuating DialogueApostrophesOther marks of punctuationOtherWriting sectionProofreading section**Be sure to review notes, graded assignments, tests, and chapter reviews from the text book.** ................
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