Name the Trait
Revisions
Organization
Ideas
Miscellaneous
100
I am the trait of writing that focuses on capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling...
Conventions
100
What is a descriptive words that can replace the boring/overused word in the following sentence? My first doll was small.
Example: My first doll was petite.
100
I am often the first thing on your paper (after the title). My job is to get the reader interested in what you have to say...
Hook, Attention Getter, Lead
100
Which of the following ideas is the most focused for a paper? A) Whales, whales, whales B) What do rattlesnakes eat? C) Types of soil found in Kentucky D) Wind Speeds
B) What do rattlesnakes eat?
100
The topics that you choose to write about are from this trait of writing...
Ideas
200
I am rich, precise, and clear...being specific insures that readers get a visual image and/or emotional connection when reading the work that I am a part of...
Word Choice
200
How could the following sentences be combined to create better sentence fluency? The dog is small. The dog has a loud bark. The dog prefers Puppy Chow.
Example: The small dog has a loud bark when awaiting Puppy Chow, his favorite treat.
200
My job is to link ideas and thoughts together.
Transitional words and/or phrases
200
What is wrong with the following topic for a personal narrative? The day I visited Disney World
The topic is too broad and lacks focus
200
Choose the descriptive word from the following sentence. What boring/overused word is it substituting? The green car was parked in the driveway for an excessive amount of time.
Excessive; long
300
My parts include a title, hook, supporting details, and transition words and phrases...
Organization
300
Please correct the following sentence. There are 3 mistakes. My friend Leona has an son and a daughter.
friend, Leona, a son
300
I am the most important sentence in a body paragraph, since I establish the purpose for this paragraph... What am I?
Topic Sentence
300
Write down a broad idea and a focused idea about the same topic.
Example: Broad- Winters in Wisconsin Focused- The most efficient way to shovel your driveway
300
Which of the following sentences requires revision to improve the paragraph's sentence fluency? Today is Wednesday. Today is the middle of the school week. On Thursday, there will be test in English. During seventh period on Friday, there will be an Environmental Club meeting.
Today is the middle of the school week. Consider saying: "Today is Wednesday and the middle of the school week."
400
I should be varied... Variety is the spice of life IF you are going to make me flow in your writing.
Sentence Fluency
400
Choose an appropriate transition to complete the following statement: The thunderstorm came earlier than expected; __________, the baseball game was cancelled.
"consequently" or "as a result" or "so"
400
I am an important part of a written work, since I may be the deciding factor between "read or don't read". I generally provide a preview of the main idea, etc.
Title
400
What words BEST complete the following sentence: When choosing a topic for your writing, it is important to choose something that ___________ you and is ______________ enough to cover in a short writing.
When choosing a topic for your writing, it is important to choose something that INTERESTS you and is FOCUSED enough to cover in a short writing.
400
How are all English class papers presented?
In MLA format
500
I provide tiny spotlights on an author's personality, making the reader feel connected with the composer...
Voice
500
Which of the following sentences is written entirely correct? A) My mom's friend is not going to be able too attend the party. B) There are no words to express the joy that this news brought. C) Friday is many people's favorite day of the week. D) What time are they coming over to watch "The Movie"?
C.
500
What are five characteristics or parts of organization? These do not relate to a specific genre, but are parts of almost all types of writing....
hook/attention getter, introduction, body, conclusion, transitions, supporting details, topic sentences, title...
500
Provide me with 3 persuasive/argumentative topics that would be addressed to the school's principal...
"School uniforms are NOT needed". "Cell phones SHOULD be allowed in school." "School lunches should include more choices."
500
Name the seven traits of writing and provide a basic definition for each.
Ideas- the topics that one will write about Organization - the internal structure of a piece of writing Voice - the author's personality Sentence fluency - using variety to make your writing flow Word choice - using clear, precise language Conventions - capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling Presentation - how a paper is formatted
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