Trait #1: Voice
What is shown when a writer uses voice within their writing?
Their personality
*It shows that the writer is engaged with the topic and leaves the reader with a sense that a real person is speaking to them and cares about the topic. The author adds a sense of feelings, enthusiasm, individuality and/or passion that forms a bond between the reader and the writer.
What are the ideas of your narrative?
What you are actually talking about within your narrative or the content of your narrative.
What does 'organization' mean when it comes to writing an essay?
The structure of the writing piece and how it is presented
It holds the information together and can be easily comprehended by the reader.
Words and phrases are used to grab and maintain the reader's (blank).
Attention
Word choice involves using the right words in writing that will give clarity, evoke feelings, moods, likes and dislikes, and creates a vivid picture in the readers mind.
True or False.
I fix all conventions errors during the editing step of the writing process.
TRUE
Revising is for the content/organization of your essay
The words below are examples of what?
First, next, then, after, in conclusion, etc.
Transitions or transitional phrases
Sentences should flow together. Transitions and connections between sentences show how they relate to and build upon each other.
The reader should feel (blank) to the writer.
Connected or a connection
What is a synonym for Idea?
Topic
It is important for students to remain focused on the idea, elaborating on the idea, and using details and information to further develop the piece of writing. The writer knows what he/she is writing about. The writing shows knowledge or experience about the idea. The writer provides information that is important.
A narrative has 3 parts. What are they?
Beginning, Middle, and End
The selection of words should include words that show the 5 senses. What are they?
Sight, Smell, Taste, Sound, and Touch
What is the missing convention within the list below
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Capitalization
- Paragraphing
In good writing, long and (blank) sentences, as well as structure allow the reader to add expression while reading what has been written.
Short
You don't want to sound like a robot or like you are about to run out of breath when reading your story.
True or False.
Voice is only seen in the beginning of a narrative.
FALSE.
Voice is seen throughout the entire narrative.
Ideas enable students to move from a general to more (blank) writing.
List at least 3 important items that MUST be included within a narrative.
Characters, setting, conflict, point of view, plot, and theme
Lively (blank) that show action, as well as lively (blank) that describe are used to develop the writing. Nouns are specific to add depth and clarity.
Verbs and Adjectives
Repetition of words is avoided at both the beginning of sentences and within the writing piece. Choosing a variety of words makes reading more enjoyable.
What could be a lively word for the 2 aforementioned parts of speech?
If I don't have correct conventions within my writing, what will happen?
My reader will be confused about the topic, as well as what the writer is trying to convey within their writing.
What main sense should you use when determining whether or not a piece of writing has sufficient sentence fluency?
Sound/Hear
Sentence fluency is the trait that we listen for. It is hearing the rhythm and flow of the written language.