Writing Final

Sorry I haven't posted yet, class. I've had a very busy weekend.

Your writing final will consist of 4 parts: a part where you will need to re-write dialogue with correct punctuation and spelling, a part where you will need to correct capitalization and punctuation, and two essay questions. In one essay question, you will need to write a short fiction piece that has dialogue. The other essay question will be a surprise.

I will be grading: punctuation, spelling, your writing structure, whether or not you use complete sentences and correct grammar, if you use transitions, and your ability to answer the question.

You should practice writing 2-3 paragraphs answering these questions. Remember, each paragraph should have 5 sentences. Use transitions like: first, second, third, then, next, because, therefore, later, before, after, or once. If you want to send me your answer, I can tell you what you need to do better.

1. Think of a day in your life when everything seemed to be going wrong. Tell about it.
2. Tell about a time when you felt proud.
3. What is one of the funniest things that has ever happened to you? Retell the event as completely as you can.
4. Imagine that you come to school and Miss Melody has disappeared. What would you do?

Dialogue practice:
Write this dialogue correctly. I'll post the correct answers tomorrow.

help yelled pedro. i fell down into a hole filled with snakes!
oh no! said his friend, roberto. how can i help you
please pull me out whispered pedro i am scared of snakes

Capitalization and punctuation practice:
Re-write the sentence using correct capitalization and punctuation.

1. miss melodys birthday is in december
2. warren had two sisters their names are lana and sarah
3. someday i want to go to san andres and providencia
4. on thursday i am going to plaza de bolivar
5. what are we going to do on friday