Writing
- Learn more about yourself
- Learn about your world
- Share ideas and insights
- Express what you know
Two modals that show advice.
SHould
Ought to
Had better
Define theme.
The overall message a writer wants to communicate and that is implied in the writing.
Who is Phillip Leroy?
The boy that all PTS members choose as number 1.
Five steps of writing in order.
Prewriting, writing, revising, editing, publishing.
Three parts of SPO
-Topic sentence
- supporting details
- closing sentence
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
A mean racist woman who battles her morphine addiction.
What is the name of the doctor's daughter?
Gretchen.
Six traits of writing.
Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions.
What does SQ3R stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
Who is Heck Tate?
Maycomb's sheriff.
Who is Sylvia Simon? What does she make for Margaret?
Margaret's grandma. She knits sweaters for her.
Mention the traits of writing that need to be addressed during the revising step.
Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, and sentence fluency.
Responder's role when giving constructive criticism.
- Give suggestions
- Focus on the writing
- Focus on the solution
- Give specific advice
Possible themes in the book and supporting details.
Answers will vary, supporting details must be coherent with the theme.
Author's role when receiving constructive criticism.
- Ask for comments
- Take notes
- Ask for help