6 Traits of Writing
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What is persuasive writing?
Persuasive writing is used to convince or persuade the reader that the writer’s opinion or a topic or cause is correct
Define expository writing
Any writing that informs the reader.
Define Narrative Writing
Any writing that tells a story
Define Topic Sentence
The topic sentence tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about, but doesn't give specific details.
The phone is the symbol of what trait?
Sentence Fluency
What is non-fiction?
A story about a real person or event
Define Citation
A citation is a quote from or a reference to another person or piece of work.
True or false: Writing your rough draft is a part of the prewriting stage?
False:
Prewriting is everything you do BEFORE you ever start writing your story.
A draft is actually writing your paper. You might have one draft or you might have many drafts.
Which side of the paper do the three holes belong on when you write?
Which trait do "purple" words belong in?
Word Choice
Name two places you can find persuasive writing everyday
Newspapers
Magazines
Advertisments
Some text messages
Debates
Sales Ads
True or False:
Expository writing always has a resolution
False
Define Plot
Plot is the chain of connected events that make up a narrative
Name two benefits of journaling
It is a way to release your emotions
It is a way to keep track of important events that happen to you
It can help you improve your writing
It inspires creativity and deeper thinking
etc.
What are Conventions?
The correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
Define Claim and Counterclaim
Claim is the main argument
Counterclaim is the opposite argument
Name 3 examples of expository writing
Non-fiction books
Newspapers/Magazines
Textbooks
Some text messages
Directions/recipes
1st person narrator is the outside reader telling the story
False
1st person narrator is the character in the story telling it as it happens.
True or False:
There are five topic sentences in a five paragraph essay
True.
Every paragraph is made up of a topic sentence, at least three detail sentences, and a closing sentence.
Name the 6 traits of writing
Ideas Word Choice
Voice Sentence Fluency
Organization Conventions
What is the difference between persuasive writing and argumentative writing?
Persuasive is more opinion based, while argumentative has evidence and research.
Name a career you can go into if you enjoy expository writing
Journalist (print and broadcast)
Author
Teacher
Lawyer
Scientist
Etc.
What are the five story elements?
Characters
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Resolution
What are two things that Mrs. Vance loves?
Hot Coffee
Her students
Harry Potter
Iced Coffee
Her niece and nephew (Oliver and Sloan)
Writing/Reading
All the coffee