The use of numbers and facts to strengthen your argument.
What is Logos (Statistics)?
100
When you write your paper for the first time.
What is a Rough Draft?
100
Using grammar, punctuation, and correct spelling.
What are Conventions?
100
A term for making a statement that will cause an audience to want to continue reading your essay.
What is a Hook?
100
The first paragraph of your paper
What is the Introduction?
100
The essay has an introductory paragraph with a strong Position Statement, there are thoughtful body paragraphs, and a closing with a strong summary statement.
What is Logical Organization?
200
The use of famous people, celebrities, or experts to strengthen your argument.
What is Ethos?
200
Tools to organize your ideas before writing such as
T-Charts, Outlines, Frames, Web, etc.
What are Graphic Organizers?
200
Writing with a clarity and staying on topic.
What is Focus?
200
Who you consider when writing your paper or who your writing "speaks to."
What is Audience?
200
The part of your paper that leaves a lasting impression or vivid image in the mind of the reader.
What is Closing or Summary Statement?
200
The writer's ideas are strongly related to the issue stated in the prompt in a logical flow and are stated in well controlled sentences.
What is Progression of Ideas?
300
This what you should do before and after writing the final draft of your essay to find any errors.
What is Proofreading?
300
This should be 70% of your writing.
What is Pre-Writing?
300
Writing is arranged in an order that makes sense to the reader.
What is (Logical) Organization?
300
Your claim or belief about a topic that you try to convince the reader of.
What is a Position Statement?
300
The main paragraphs of your paper where you give details and examples in support of your claim.
What are Body Paragraphs?
300
The argument is forceful and convincing because the reasons and evidence the writer uses to support the position are specific and well chosen.
What is development of ideas?
400
Appealing to the reader's emotions.
What is Pathos?
400
When you correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
What is Editing?
400
When you can see the person behind the writing or the writing sounds like the person.
What is Voice?
400
Parts of speech that can strengthen your writing.
What are Vivid Verbs and Adjectives?
400
Phrases that help ideas flow from one paragraph to another.
What are Transitions?
400
The writer's word choice is intentional and precise. Word choice strongly contributes to the quality and clarity of the essay.
What is Good Diction?
500
Building a sense of urgency, (Act now!)
What is Kairos?
500
When you "re-see" your paper and correct for content, add, change or move around parts of your writing.
What is Revision?
500
The writer has selected relevant points that they support with details and elaboration.
What are Ideas or Opinions?
500
Using what the opposing side might say against your argument to strengthen your argument.
What is Counter Argument?
500
Stating your main idea for a paragraph.
What is a Topic Sentence?
500
The writer demonstrates a consistent command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar.