V2TTO L2 "Holes" Essay Pitfalls

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Rule #1 :

 
An essay is not a summary of the book

Opening phrases for your paragraphs: 

This is my essay about the book Holes. The book was written in ......

BLAH BLAH BLAH

This is almost the end of my essay. .........

In conclusion,.....

To sum up,......

All things considered

In Louis Sachar's novel "Holes," the protagonist, Stanley Yelnats, undergoes significant character development as he navigates the challenges of Camp Green Lake and uncovers his family's history. (NOTE: use the passive)

Numbers: 

There were 3 main themes.

There were 2 different time lines in the story.

Grammar rule: Always write numbers under ten out  in full.

Sentence structure:

Stanley later that day was arrested.

Grammar Rule: Time usually goes at the end of the sentence in English. 

Stanley was arrested later that day.

UNLESS, it is the main focus of your sentence.

Later in the novel, Stanley realised that the Warden had a hidden agenda and was actually looking for something specific.

A synonym for 'nice'

Which is correct?

1. Stanley learned Zero to read.
2. Zero was taught to read by Stanley
3. Stanley taught Zero to read.
4. Zero was learned to read by Stanley.

Which is not a good Synonym for "but"?

1. Nethertheless
2. Since
3. However
4. Although

Write a short sentence replacing the word 'Because':

Because Camp Green Lake was so hot, the boys had to get up very early.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Stanley was always on the wrong place at the wrong time
2. Stanley was always in the wrong place on the wrong time
3. Stanley was always in the wrong place at the wrong time
4. Stanley was always at the wrong place in the wrong time.

GRAMMAR RULE!!!!!!!

ALWAYS USE CAPITAL LETTERS FOR PROPER NOUNS

Names, titles of people, place names

 Mrs Corrigan is secretly in love with Mr Sir. She lets him call her Susan and they are planning to move to Alaska in the spring. 

give

have

send

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However: Remember

He didn't stole the shoes

He didn't got any water

Grammar Rule

When you have " did" in the sentence... We know it is already in the past tense SO the second verb remains as the basic verb 

What is the plural of "person"?

1. people
2. peoples
3. persons
4. person

Which is correct?

This essay was _______ by me.

1. made
2. wrote
3. written
4. done

Finally..........Give your top three tips on how to get a better grade next time!