Writing process
Correct:
The competition takes place in May in washington, D.C.
Washington
Too broad, too narrow, perfect.
Kings and queens of England
Too broad
Determine the writing purpose.
I want to tell everyone about how we won the basketball game at the buzzer!
Entertain
What trait is this?
Making sure that spelling and grammar are correct
Conventions
Correct:
To most people it was an ordinary swiming Pool.
Swimming pool.
During which stage of the writing process would you fix the spelling errors in a draft?
Editing and proofreading
Too broad, too narrow, perfect.
Inventions in American history
Too broad
Determine the writing purpose.
I want to write a brochure about how fun it is to tutor at the center. We need more volunteers.
Persuade
What trait is this?
Having a mixture of sentence lengths.
Sentence fluency
Correct:
That’s exactly what hapened.
happened
What types of words can you add to a sentence to improve the flow of an essay?
Transitions
Too broad, too narrow, perfect.
Why school uniforms are a good idea.
Perfect
Determine the writing purpose.
My dad doesn’t understand how to upload photos. I’m going to write it all down for him.
Inform
What trait is this?
Presenting ideas clearly
Organization
Correct:
My mom new I was very worried about moving.
Knew
The main idea sentence of a paragraph is also known as what type of sentence?
Topic sentence
Too broad, too narrow, perfect.
The names of goldfish you have owned.
Too narrow
Wow! Fishing is so much fun when you catch a lively one.
Entertain
What trait is this?
Including varied, interesting, and specific language.
Word choice
Correct:
I I am glad we moved?
I am glad we moved.
What are 3 ways to strengthen your writing?
Any of the following would work:
Sentence length variations
Sentence type variations
Stronger vocabulary
Visual aides
Transitions
Too broad, too narrow, perfect.
Why carrot sticks are better than celery sticks.
Too narrow.
I will write to the editor. I want everyone to know my point of view.
Inform
What trait is this?
Having a style that sounds natural.
Voice
Correct:
The teachers are helpful, and I also like my new friends.
The teachers are helpful, and I like my new friends.