ParaPro Classroom Application of Writing Skills 2

Question 1

A student writes: "Me and Jordan went to the library." What is the best correction a paraprofessional should suggest?

Accepted Answer

Jordan and I went to the library.

Answer

"I" is the subject pronoun, and courtesy places the other person first.

Question 2

During revision, a student asks how to make an essay more convincing. Which suggestion focuses on revising rather than editing?

Accepted Answer

Add a specific example that supports your main argument.

Answer

Revision changes content and organization, while editing fixes surface errors.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The bell rang; students hurried to class.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 4

A student's paragraph jumps between unrelated ideas. Which strategy would best help the student improve coherence?

Accepted Answer

Use transition words and keep each sentence tied to the topic sentence.

Answer

Transitions and a clear topic focus connect ideas logically.

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The team celebrated ___ victory."

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

"Its" is the possessive pronoun; "it's" means "it is."

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