Writing Process
What are 2 types of brainstorming?
web
list
journalistic
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Topic sentence
What is the first sentence(s) of the intro paragraph called? What is the purpose?
Hook, attract the attention of the reader
What can you tell me about a title and capital letters
first word and important words are capitalized
What is a comma splice?
2 sentences joined with just a comma.
When editing a paper. name 3 things students should check.
spelling
grammar
punctuation
What does the P in PEEL refer to?
Explain what the P is
Point
Part of the topic sentence
Name 2 types of info commonly found in the second part of the intro paragraph.
history, definition, opposing viewpoint,
Give 3 examples of transitions
However, first, in summary, for example, moreover
What is a fragment?
In the 'revising' stage, what should a student do?
check organization
check information (add / delete / modify)
What do the 2 E's in PEEL stand for?
Evidence and Explanation
What are the 3 parts of an introductory paragraph?
Hook, background info, thesis statement
What is meant by UNITY within a paragraph?
One paragraph = one idea
2 sentences with no punctuation between them.
What stage of the writing process may have a nickname of a 'sloppy copy'?
draft
Name 3 types of evidence
story, anecdote, statistic, quote, fact, example, scenario
Vancouver Island is beautiful, interesting and quiet.
What are the 3 parts of a concluding sentence?
restatement of thesis statement
summary of points
AHA or So WHAT ending
SV, SSV, SVV, SSVV
What is meant by 'narrowing down' the topic? Do not use the words 'narrowing down' in your answer. You could give an example.
from broad ideas to more specific ideas
What does the L stand for?
Explain what its role. What does it connect to?
Link
Connects topic and concluding sentence.
What is the last sentence of the intro paragraph?
What are the 2 parts of this sentence?
What is the grammar of these 2 parts?
Thesis statement
Main idea + controlling ideas
MI = sentence + ci = parallel structure
What are the 2 parts of a topic sentence in an essay?
paraphrased main idea and 1 controlling idea of the thesis statement
What is a compound sentence?
2 sentences joined with a comma and one of the FANBOYS OR joined with a semi colon