Strategies
Process
Traits of Writing
Terms
Parts of your essay
100
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 Drafting
100
Using grammar, punctuation, and correct spelling.
What are Conventions
100
Another term for having a good lead.
What is a Hook
100
The first paragraph of your paper
What is the Introduction
200
The use of famous people, celebrities, or experts to strengthen your argument.
What are Big Names
200
A tool to organize your ideas before writing.
What is a Graphic Organizer
200
Writing with a clarity and staying on topic.
What is Focus
200
What the opposing side might say against your arguement.
What is Counterargument
200
The part of your paper that leaves a lasting impression or vivid image in the mind of the reader.
What is the Conclusion
300
The use of scientific evidence or studies to strengthen your argument.
What is Research
300
When you brainstorm your ideas for writing.
What is Pre-write
300
Writing is arranged in an order that makes sense to the reader.
What is Organization
300
Your claim or belief about a topic that you try to convince the reader of.
What is an Argument
300
The main paragraphs of your paper where you give details and examples in support of your claim.
What is the Body
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 Strong Verbs
400
Phrases that help ideas flow from one paragraph to another.
What are Transitions
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 and supports with details and elaboration.
What are Ideas
500
Who you consider when writing your paper or who your writing "speaks to."
What is Audience
500
Stating your main arguement.
What is the Thesis
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