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Write down the 7 steps of the Write down the 7 steps of the writing process.writing process.
Starter #2• Explain in your own words why it is
important to proof read your writing before passing it in.
Starter #3• What is the difference between a
synonym and an antonym? Use dictionary or look on wall for help if needed.
Starter #4Please look outside and write a
paragraph about what you see – be as descriptive as possible. Please stay at your desks, if you can’t see out – think about what it was like when you walked into the school off of the bus.
Starter #5• If you could change one thing
about your study habits, what would you change and why?
Starter #6• Pretend that you are on a lost ship
at sea, write a letter to put in a bottle in your attempt to find help.
Starter #7• What is the difference between
our, hour, and are? Write each one out in a proper sentence.
Starter #8• My favorite television show is Law
& Order, what is yours? Why, describe it in great detail.
Starter #9• List 5 different parts of speech.
(Look around the room)
Starter #10• Writing Response – finish the
following line with a complete paragraph…– Yesterday was the best day of my
life…
Starter #11• Write a full sentence for each of
the following words: • Chamber• Plant• Pencil• Paper
Starter #12
• Write a paragraph about explaining how a turtle feels… (be creative)
Starter #13• Write an email (in your starter
section) to your friend in Austria – tell him / her about your school. – When you finish, please get a sheet
of loose leaf out & number down the margin, 1 – 20. Put Spelling Quiz #2 at the top, with your name and date. Wait patiently & quietly until we begin.
Starter #14• Finish the following with a full
paragraph• Chocolate is yummy…
Starter #15• Finish the following with a full
paragraph – – The hungry dog finally found…
Starter #16• Correct the following sentence
– My sistr didt like to go outside but he did like to play outsde after school
Starter #17• Write a full paragraph beginning
with the following – • The sun set over the building…
Starter #18• Write one paragraph about your
favorite memory.
Starter #19• Write 1 paragraph about why
friendship is important to you.
Starter #20• Correct the following sentence:
My favorite spot is basketball because we ply in the jim and it isnt a rough spot
There are 6 errors!
Starter #21• Write the definition of epitome.
Starter #22• Write 1 paragraph about your
favorite sport. If you hate sports, discuss why.
Starter #23• Writing Response (in your starter
section)– How was your Thanksgiving?
Discuss in 1 paragraph minimum.
Starter #24• Writing Response (in starter
section)– The dog fell to the ground…
Starter #25• Correct the following sentence
(copy the sentence with corrections down in your starter section). – there was a teible storm and the wind
crshed against the houes and cars it even damaged a boat
– There are 6 errors!
Starter #26• What is the definition of obviously?• Copy the definition down and write
it correctly in a sentence.
Starter #27• In a full paragraph, finish the
following…– Mary hated it when…
Starter #28• Write an acrostic poem for the
following: • F• A• L• L
Starter #29• Correct the following sentence and
copy the correct sentence in your starter section.– mani people like 2 bik to school
because it is fun but it also is healthy » There are 5 errors!
Starter #30• In one paragraph, finish the
following: – She was as beautiful as…
Starter #31• In one paragraph, finish the
following:– Handsome didn’t describe him…
Starter #32• Correct the following sentence and
copy the correct sentence in your starter section.– she didnt lice to eat meet but he did
lice to eat vegetables » There are 8 errors!
Starter #33• Correct the following sentence and
copy the correct sentence in your starter section:– melanie playd in a band with there
girls: linda jasmine and clair» There are 9 errors!
Starter #34• Finish the following with one full
paragraph:– Manni had so many friends…
Starter #35• What are the convention CUPS?
(hint: Look somewhere in the room)
Starter #36• What are 3 transition words?
Starter #37• What is the definition of ‘voice’?
Copy it down.
Starter #38• Find an object in the room to write
a description of, you must use words to describe what it looks like, so that I can figure out what it is --- do not tell me.
Starter #39• Write the definition of throw down
in your starter section. Use throw in a proper sentence.
Starter #40• Pick two of your hardest spelling
words (from this week) and write the definitions down out of the dictionary.
Starter #41• Write down 5 words that are begin
with the letter Q. Make sure you spell them correctly!
Starter #42• Write down the Flow Chart for
Non-Narrative Writing.
Starter #43• Finish the following, with a full
paragraph… – Title: “My Mona”– First sentence:
• She was sweet…
Starter #44• Please write a short paragraph
about your favorite time of year.
Starter #45• Using your spellex, write down the
first 5 words that start with S. (Spelled correctly of course)
Starter #46• Write an acrostic poem about WINTER. • W• I• N• T• E• R
Starter #47• Using your spellex, write down the
first 5 words that start with R. (Spelled correctly, of course).
Starter #48• Write down 1 rule for
capitalization.
Starter #49• What are some commonly
misused words? Write at least 5.
Starter #50• In the novel you are currently
reading, write down 5 things that you know about the main character.
Starter #51• Correct the following sentence:
• my friend emily and laura our really fun two go two the mall with
– There are 8 errors!
Starter #52• Write a full paragraph about the
following: – “Snow is falling…”
Starter #53• Using a dictionary, write the
definition of ‘character.’
Starter #54• Write at least 1 paragraph about
your favorite holiday memory.
Starter #55• Thinking back to when you were
about 5, what was your favorite toy? Explain what it was and why.
Starter #56• Correct the following sentence:
• sometimes i like two go too the store with emily to shoop for clothes and shooes
– There are 8 errors!
Starter #57In at least 1 paragraph finish the
following (not with the song, with a story):
• Jingle bells…
Starter #58• What is the 5th step of the writing
process? Write the explanation and the title.
Starter #59• When you think of the holidays what
are the 5 symbols that you can think of that relate?
• 1 Christmas tree• 2• 3• 4• 5
Starter #60• Write down the five things that
you really want to do in the next year…
Starter #61• Write an acrostic poem for HOLIDAY. • H• O• L• I• D• A• Y
Starter #62• Carmel, apples, and cinnamon…
yum….– Finish with a full paragraph!
Starter #63• Make an acrostic poem for NEW YEAR!• N• E• W• Y• E• A• R
Starter #64• Sometimes in the New Year people
make promises that they are going to do certain things… these are called resolutions. What is your resolution for the New Year?
Starter #65• Correct the following sentence.
– mary licked to go two the parc with jean on beautiful sumer dais
» There are 8 errors!
Starter #66• Write an acrostic poem for RESOLUTIONS• R• E
S• O• L• U• T• I• O• N• S
Starter #67• The weather outside is frightful…
– Finish with a full paragraph.
Starter #68• I love to go skiing in the winter,
what are some of your favorite winter activities?
Starter #69• What does TAG stand for?
Starter #70• Who are the main characters in
the novel you are currently reading? Write their names and one thing about each of them.
Starter #71• Write 5 examples of a noun.
Starter #72• What is a verb? Write 5 examples.
Starter #73• Books are so much fun…
– Finish with a paragraph!
Starter #74• Describe the best thing that has
ever happened to you… (in a paragraph of course)…
Starter #75• Who is your favorite person?
What makes him / her your favorite person, explain…
Starter #76• Write down the first ten words that
you can think of that begin with the letter “S”.
Starter #77• Please describe 5 positive things
about the person sitting to your right.
Starter #78• Finish the following…
• The desks were thrown across the room…
Starter #79• Pretty purple petals is an example
of alliteration… provide 5 more, 3+ word examples of alliteration.
Starter #80• Explain the plot of the novel that
you are currently reading.
Starter #81• What is the punctuation rule of an
exclamation mark (!)? Explain.
Starter #82• If you are going to publish a piece
of your writing, what do you need to ensure is done before you publish?
Starter #83• What is your favorite novel?
Explain why.
Starter #84• “Explore with Reading” is one of
my favorite quotes. What is a quote?
Starter #85• “Explore with Reading” is one of
my favorite quotes. What do you think it means?
Starter #86• What is your favorite song?
Summarize what the lyrics of the song mean and explain why it is your favorite song.
Starter #87• Correct the following:
• jim didnt hafe two go too the store two get milk becaz sharon bought it home
» There are 10 errors.
Starter #88• Sometimes novels are made into
movies. Can you think of some examples of novels that are now movies too?
Starter #89• You and your friends are important
members of the school community, why is important to represent the school in a positive way?
Starter #90• List 5 things that you should have
in your desk area to ensure that you are organized and ready to go.
Starter #91• Is there something that you wish
that you had? Why? Explain.
Starter #92• What is a legend / key on a map?
Starter #93• How is a dictionary ordered?
Explain.
Starter #94• Correct the following:
• sandra hd sum flours plated at her house last weak
» There are 7 errors
Starter #95• Write an autobiographical
paragraph about your first day of school.
Starter #96• Write a narrative paragraph.
Starter #97• Write an expository paragraph.
Starter #98• If you could go on a trip, where
would you go? Why?
Starter #99• Who is your hero? Describe.
Starter #100• If you could live anywhere, where
would you live?