Atrip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. a sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. the rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. a slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. you should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.

question 1 is based on the above paragraph

1. a. write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph.
b. write the sentence that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated.

2. list four things to look for when you’re proofreading.

3. complete the following two steps:
a. define the term cliché.
b. use a cliché in a sentence that you create.

4. name and explain two types of prewriting.

5. choose one of the prompts listed below.
write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order and including a topic sentence to explain the steps that you would take to complete one of the following tasks.

a. preparing for a test
b. preparing to host a party or an event
c. getting ready for work
d. cleaning your room or your home
e. building a snowman, sandcastle, or sculpture
f. creating a budget

6. choose one of the following topics. write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops the topic.
a. following instructions is very important.
b. job training programs (such as job corps) are valuable to both employers and potential employees.
c. advances in technology are making people less social.
d. a high school diploma is important to my future.
e. college is not for everyone.
f. drunk driving can be stopped.

1a. A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life.
1b. You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.
2. Spelling Errors, Capitalization, Punctuation, Repetition.
3a. "A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought."
3b. That movie ending is so cliché.
4. Outlining, meaning that you are writing the most important details down, and drawing attention to the main ideas. Storyboarding, a layout (Ussually sketched out in drawing format) to put together an idea for a video or such. (Incase Storyboarding is not including due to it not exactly being "Writing" here is another: Clustering, meaning to write down a main idea centered around the topic of your writing, and jotting down any ideas that come to you.)
5. Here are a few steps to get you started on building your sandcastle. First, get a bucket of sand. Secondly, make sure you have your tools, and some water. Third, flip the bucket over onto the ground, pat the bottom (now the top) and gently lift the bucket. Fourth, use your tools, left over sand, and the bucket of water to add designs and special features.
6. Drunk driving, not a very clever thing to do. Drunk driving alone causes 29% of all traffic related deaths in America. In 2015 alone, 10,265 were killed due to car crashes involving a drunk driver. So clearly, drinking and driving is not only illegal, it is very dangerous. People seem to overlook the issue. The reality is, if you're out for a drink, make sure you don't go past your limit. Or better yet, take a friend with you, and make sure one of you doesn't drink. If you can't do that, get a taxi or another mode of transportation, where you're NOT in the drivers seat, to take you to your next location. If you ignore the safety steps, your next location might just be the hospital.