What is Twinkle?
intransitive verb. 1 : to shine with a flickering or sparkling light : scintillate. 2a : to appear bright especially with merriment his eyes twinkled. b : to flutter the eyelids. 3 : to flutter or flit rapidly.
What is the rule for paragraphing dialogue?
Yes, even if your characters are only saying one word, they get new paragraphs. Each paragraph is indented. The only exception for this is if it’s the start of a chapter or after a scene break, where the first line is never indented, including with dialogue. Punctuation for what’s said goes inside the quotation marks.
How can I use Wonder in English?
I was just beginning to wonder where you were. You have to wonder just what he sees in her. I can’t help wondering whether I’m missing something here. Have you ever wondered what your cat really thinks of you?
Should a sentence end with it?
No matter: it was and is acceptable to end a sentence with it. [“Don’t end a sentence with it”: granted, it here doesn’t function in relation to an antecedent. But still. Lauchman Group offers writing workshops for people in the world of work.]
What I wonder about while reading The Gift of Magi?
The main idea of the story “the gift of Magi” is that the value of a gift lies in the true sentiments rather than the gift itself. Explanation: Della and Jim are true symbols of love, sacrifice, and passion. They gave up valuable belongings for themselves and it represents the ultimate divine gift.
What are some I wonder questions?
As teachers go through the “I Wonder” questions, they ask themselves questions like:
- Where could I go with this?
- How can I tie some of these together?
- How can I make this meaningful for my students?
- What can I teach from this?
How do we encourage questioning wondering and exploring?
10 ways to encourage good questions…
- Ask good questions. Model good questioning.
- Ignite curiosity. Provide powerful stimuli.
- Use thinking routines. Explore the Project Zero Visible Thinking website.
- Unpack questions.
- Focus on questions not answers.
- Create a question brainstorm.
- Allow plenty of thinking time.
- Create a culture of inquiry.
What to say instead of I was wondering?
If you need information, ask for the information. If you want to know what time a meeting is, instead of saying “I was wondering what time the meeting is”, say “What time is the meeting?” If that’s too direct, you can say “I’m not clear on what time the meeting is supposed to be.
Are I wonder statements Questions?
A: Obviously, someone who wonders about something has a question on his mind. But a sentence beginning “I wonder” is a statement, not a question, and a statement should end with a period: “I wonder who they’ll move into Mr.
What is a wonder statement?
A teaching idea created to help encourage students to ask more questions and to provide a model for active thinking while reading a given text. The statements can be used with any type of text either before, during, or after the reading. The “I wonder” statements can be made orally, visually, or in writing.
What is another name for wonder?
Wonder Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for wonder?
| awe | amazement |
|---|---|
| astonishment | wonderment |
| admiration | fascination |
| surprise | curiosity |
| marvelment | marvelingUS |