Grammar and Punctuation Transcript
NARRATOR: Hi! My name is Lilly, and I’m a writer for my middle school’s newsletter.
NARRATOR: I’m currently working on an article about how our food service is trying to include more vegetarian and vegan options on the lunch menu.
NARRATOR: When I finish a draft of the article, our staff advisor, Mrs. Johnston, will help me revise and edit it. In the revision stage, we target big content issues. We ask questions like these: Does the text include enough facts and details to support the main ideas? Are the main ideas clearly organized?
NARRATOR: In the editing stage, however,
NARRATOR: we correct all spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. The goal is to make the text as error-free as possible, just like the kind you read in professional articles. After all, our newsletter has a high reputation to uphold! Students, parents, and teachers depend on us for the latest scoop. Mistakes in our articles could distract our readers from the important topics we cover.
NARRATOR: To help the writers edit their pieces, Mrs. Johnston created a checklist of common grammar errors. We check our work against it. Some items on the checklist include making sure that our subjects and verbs agree. This can get complicated when things such as prepositional phrases, indefinite pronouns, and collective nouns are involved!
NARRATOR: We also make sure that we include punctuation marks such as commas and semicolons so that readers don’t get confused. The checklist even includes stuff such as using the words which or that or who, whom, or whose correctly—WHICH (ha!) can make your head spin!
NARRATOR: But when I finish editing against the checklist, I’m confident that my work is the best it can be. Only then will it be ready for the next newsletter. . . . Speaking of which, keep an eye out for my food-service article in the upcoming issue. It will make your mouth water, I promise!
Narrator: Hi! My name is Lilly, and I'm a writer for my middle school's newsletter.
Narrator: I'm currently working on an article about how our food service is trying to include more vegetarian and vegan options on the lunch menu.
Narrator: When I finish a draft of the article, our staff advisor, Mrs. Johnston, will help me revise and edit it. In the revision stage, we target big content issues. We ask questions like these: Does the text include enough facts and details to support the main ideas? Are the main ideas clearly organized?
Narrator: In the editing stage, however, we correct all spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. The goal is to make the text as error-free as possible, just like the kind you read in professional articles. After all, our newsletter has a high reputation to uphold! Students, parents, and teachers depend on us for the latest scoop. Mistakes in our articles could distract our readers from the important topics we cover.
Narrator: To help the writers edit their pieces, Mrs. Johnston created a checklist of common grammar errors. We check our work against it. Some items on the checklist include making sure that our subjects and verbs agree. This can get complicated when things such as prepositional phrases, indefinite pronouns, and collective nouns are involved!
Narrator: We also make sure that we include punctuation marks such as commas and semicolons so that readers don't get confused. The checklist even includes stuff such as using the words which or that or who, whom, or whose correctly—WHICH (ha!) can make your head spin!
Narrator: But when I finish editing against the checklist, I'm confident that my work is the best it can be. Only then will it be ready for the next newsletter... Speaking of which, keep an eye out for my food-service article in the upcoming issue. It will make your mouth water, I promise!
Summarize the podcast
In this podcast, Lilly, a writer for her middle school's newsletter, discusses the importance of grammar and punctuation in writing. She explains that while the revision stage focuses on content and organization, the editing stage is dedicated to correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Lilly mentions that her staff advisor, Mrs. Johnston, created a checklist of common grammar errors to help writers edit their pieces. The checklist covers subjects and verbs agreement, punctuation usage, and correct word usage. Lilly emphasizes the importance of error-free writing to maintain the newsletter's reputation and ensure readers can focus on the content. She concludes by teasing her upcoming article about the school's food service and encourages readers to keep an eye out for it in the next issue.
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lemon
Lemon is a citrus fruit known for its sour taste and acidic properties. It is commonly used in culinary applications, such as flavoring dishes, beverages, and desserts. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and can be a refreshing addition to many recipes. They are also used for their juice, zest, and rind in various culinary and non-culinary uses. Lemonade, lemon meringue pie, and lemon chicken are just a few examples of dishes that incorporate the flavor of lemons.
is it bad to eat an entire lemon raw
While lemons are safe to eat and are a great source of vitamin C and other nutrients, eating an entire raw lemon may not be the most pleasant or recommended practice. Raw lemons are quite tart due to their high citric acid content, which can be harsh on the teeth and stomach if consumed in excess. Additionally, the high acidity may cause digestive discomfort and could potentially irritate the mouth and throat. It's generally more common and enjoyable to incorporate lemon juice or zest into dishes and beverages rather than eating a whole lemon raw.
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