Thesis
What is a thesis?
The main idea
How many main ideas should be stated in your body paragraphs?
You should only state 1 main idea.
What are transitions?
Connective words and phrases that show the relationship between ideas.
Are thoughtful responses of a reliable reader helpful for your writing?
Yes. Nothing helps a writer make revision decisions more than this
Your thesis should be a statement of fact or an announcement. True or False
False
Should your body paragraphs be relevant to the thesis?
Of course
In addition to connecting ideas in different sentences, transitions can?
Clarify the relationship between ideas in the same sentence
How many procedures are there for getting a reader response?
3 procedures
If your thesis previews the main points in your essay,....
State those points in the same order as they are discussed in the body paragraphs
What should your goal be when considering your body paragraphs?
Your goal is to be sure they address the needs of your audience and achieve your purpose for writing
What word signals to the reader that what comes after it is in contrast to what comes before it.
The word is: "However"
Should you give to your reader a list of questions that reflect the concerns you have about the draft?
Yes
What language should be used to express the central point?
Specific language
What can you do to generate more details?
You can try adding examples or brief stories, or return to idea generation
By using transition and repetition to link the end of one paragraph and the beginning of the next, transitions and repetition can.....
Demonstrate how ideas in different paragraphs are related
What should you do as a writer seeking reader response?
Choose objective readers willing to offer constructive criticism.
Chose readers who know the qualities of effective writing.
Use more than one reader.
Evaluate responses.
What types of expression should not be included in your thesis?
Expressions such as "in my opinion"
If you run out of ideas while trying to add more details to your body paragraph, you might need to....
Change your thesis or topic to something you have more ideas about
The example "Because of this year's frost, most of the fruit crop was lost" is used to show?
Cause and Effect
What should you do as a reader offering response to a draft?
Before commenting, read through the entire draft. State reasons for your reactions.
Avoid overwhelming the reader with too many reactions.
Balance comments on strengths and weaknesses.
Avoid commenting on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.