Prewriting Power
What is prewriting?
What is the planning stage before writing ?
What is the purpose of informative/ expository writing?
what is to explain or teach something?
What is a narrative?
what is tells a story?
What is a claim?
What is the writer's position / opinion?
What is a transition word and give example.
what are words that connect ideas (first, next, however)?
Name one prewriting strategy
what is Brainstorming, outlining, or using graphic organizers?
Name one text feature often used in informative / expository texts.
What is a heading, diagram, chart, or sub heading?
Name one element of a narrative.
What is plot, setting, characters?
What supports a claim?
what is evidence from the text?
What is revising?
what is improving ideas and structure?
Why is prewriting important?
what is it helps organize ideas before writing?
What should NOT be included in informative writing?
What is personal opinions?
What is dialogue?
What are characters speaking ?
What is a counterclaim?
What is what the other side believes?
What is editing?
what is fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation?
What should you identify before writing?
what is the type of prompt (narrative, argumentative, or informative/expository) ?
What should be in the introduction of an informative essay?
Why do authors use descriptive details?
What is to help readers visualize/ (show don't tell)?
Why include a counterclaim?
what is to show both sides and strengthen argument?
What makes a strong conclusion?
what wraps up ideas and restates main points?
What do you do your prewrite on?
What is scratch paper?
What should be quoted and elaborated on in an informative essay?
What is text evidence?
What is the purpose of a climax?
what is the most exciting part of a story?
What makes evidence strong?
What is it is from reliable sources and supports your claim?
What should you do BEFORE you submit your ATLAS Writing Test?
What is read it to yourself, revise, edit, and fix any errors?