Vocabulary Sentences Expectations
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Choose six of the 20 words and write six original, complete, and varied sentences
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Follow expectations for good copy assignments
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Number sentences
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Skip lines between sentences
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Highlight, underline, or italicize vocabulary word
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Use of vocabulary word should demonstrate meaning (refer to the pages at the beginning of the
book for examples)
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Do not start sentences with pronouns: he, she, it, I, my, etc.
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Every sentence has to start with a different word; do not use the same form of the word (a and
an are considered the same word)
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Apply grammar concepts
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Proofread for spelling, grammar, and mechanics (You’ll be graded on this.)
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You’ll be given almost two weeks to write six sentences. Use your time wisely. We are looking
for quality, not quantity.
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For review lessons, you’ll be asked to write a paragraph with a given number of vocabulary
words.
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Sentences are worth 20 pints and one-third of you vocabulary grade. Each sentence is worth
three points and following all directions is worth two points. Work completion/participation
and tests will make up the other two-thirds.