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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?