Organization
7 Traits of Good Writing
Proofreading
The Writing Process
Hodge Podge
100
Name the five paragraphs of a strong, long composition
introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, body paragraph 3 and conclusion
100
Which trait refers to proofreading?
conventions
100
What kind of mistakes would be marked with an "sp"?
spelling errors
100
What should be done first as a way of gathering details that will be used in your essay?
graphic organizer
100
What kinds of verbs should be used in your writing?
vivid verbs
200
What does a strong composition begin with
a hook
200
Which trait refers to using transitions?
Organization
200
What symbol would you use to show you don't understand something in an essay?
question mark
200
Name two types of graphic organizers.
web, venn diagram, list
200
Also, therefore and by contrast are examples of...?
transitions
300
What should be done first before you write a rough draft?
graphic organizer.
300
Which trait refers to neatness?
presentation
300
How would you show that something needs to be capitalized?
underline the letter 3x
300
After writing a first draft, what comes next?
proofreading.
300
Name two types of figurative language.
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole
400
What goes into the body paragraphs?
details, examples, author's opinions, thoughts or feelings
400
Name the trait that states to be fresh and original.
ideas
400
What does the symbol "ww" represent?
Wrong word
400
When is a thesaurus or dictionary used in the writing process?
proofreading
400
Can you use a dictionary for the Long Composition test?
yes
500
What should the essay end with?
a clincher
500
Which traits refers to using sentence variey?
sentence fluency
500
Name the symbols that show something needs to be inserted?
carets
500
The last draft you write is called the ...
final copy
500
Name the 7 traits of good writing.
organization, ideas, sentence fluency, presentation, conventions, voice, and word choice
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