Why Writer's Write
What is a Watermelon Topic?
A broad topic, the whole story.
What is it called when you reread your story and add, remove or change things from your writing?
revising and editing
What does SWAG stand for?
start with a capital
write neatly A space between words
given punctuation
The five finger rule-What is the thumbs job?
Characters
Spoken words have these around them?
Quotation Marks
What is a seed topic?
One small moment or event that takes place from the watermelon topic.
What is it called when someone else reviews your writing?
Peer Editing
What are tag words?
They follow the dialogue. Example Said, asked, replied.
What is the pointer's finger for?
Setting
What is Author's Purpose? List the 3 components.
To inform, persuade, or entertain.
What does CUPS stand for?
Capitalize
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
What is your writing goals for this year?
To become a better writer
to add lots of details to my writing.
To write more
To ask questions
To free write
To stop and Jot
To record ideas
What is a linking verb?
It is a verb that links the subject to the predicate or subject complement.
What is the middle finger in the story used for?
The beginning or the problem that occurs in the story.
The moral or lesson of the story is called what?
Theme
What does ARMS stand for?
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
If I recommend a book to another person, it is called what?
Book Review
What does the prefix "pre" mean in prepare?
Pre means before
What part of the 5 finger rule is the ring finger?
The rise of events that occur or the problem
What point of view is it when you are the one writing the story?
List 3 reasons writer's write.
To teach
To tell about important events
To express thoughts
To Entertain
The love of writing
To persuade
To share their thoughts or feelings
What are the 5 components of the writing process?
Prewrite
Draft
Revise
Edit
Publish
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a describing word.
What part of the 5 finger rule is the pinky?
The ending or conclusion
When reading a play or story, that spoken words are called what?
Dialogue