Benchmark

Enumeration (list) List… Sequential Step One Step Two…

Proposiston and support

expository To inform, explain, give information Usually Nonfiction, such as newspapers, magazine articles….

What is the best summary? Mention all the important details, usually the topic sentences.

What sentence contradicts the thesis?

Add punctuation Ms. Verge you are the greatest teacher ever said Lucy.

Fix capitalization/quotations My mom always asks do you have a sweater

Fix punctuation before the presidential election both parties held rallies.

Fix punctuation the game included pieces dice cards and directions.

Combine sentences The Valley of the Moon consists of easy walking trails that go around waterfalls, ponds, murals, stone sculptures, houses, castles, and man-made caves. It is very inexpensive to visit, and it is very relaxing place to be.

Combine sentences The Valley of the Moon consists of easy walking trails that go around waterfalls, ponds, murals, stone sculptures, houses, castles, and man-made caves. It is very inexpensive to visit, and it is very relaxing place to be.

Begin with Inexpensive and relaxing,….

petition The city council passed a petition to restrict parking.

steadfast fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze. 2. firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend. 5. firmly fixed in place or position.

counsel advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 2. interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation.

council an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice. 2. a body of persons specially designated or selected to act in an advisory, administrative, or legislative capacity: the governor's council on housing.

unanimously Unanimously, we all agreed to go to Magic Mountain.

regal She looked regal in her gown and crown at the royal wedding.

contradicts Go against. What would contradict the following topic sentence. He loves me.

compelling 1. to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him. 2. to secure or bring about by force. 3. to force to submit; subdue. 4. to overpower.

compel Drive, force He was compelled to pick up trash.

Amass She amassed lots of money by saving $20 a day. What does amass mean?

amass verb (used with object) 1. to gather for oneself; collect as one's own: to amass a huge amount of money. 2. to collect into a mass or pile; gather: He amassed his papers for his memoirs.

accumulate She accumulated money by saving $20 a day. What does accumulate mean?

pretense pretending or feigning; make-believe: My sleepiness was all pretense.pretending 2. a false show of something: a pretense of friendship. 3. a piece of make-believe. 4. the act of pretending or alleging falselypretending

notoriously widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler. Synonyms: infamous, egregious, outrageous, arrant, flagrant, disreputable. 2. publicly or generally known, as for a particular trait: a newspaper that is notorious for its sensationalism. Synonyms: notable,

exquisite The princess looked exquisite in her wedding dress with the long train.

inspiration

sophomore a student in the second year of high school or college. 2. a person or group in the second year of any endeavor: He's a sophomore on Wall Street.

soprano the uppermost part or voice. 2. the highest singing voice in women and boys. 3. a part for such a voice. 4. a singer with such a voice.

career

currency Money something that is used as a medium of exchange; money. 2. general acceptance; prevalence; vogue. 3. a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated.which

emerald

dauntlessly Dauntlessly, he ran into the burning car to save the child.

In music class, there is always one measure you can take to ensure your timing is accurate. Measure A. to determine the proper amount B. to judge or compare C. A course of action D. A rhythm in verse

Train of a dress