The Writing Process
What part of the writing process is brainstorming and outlining?
Pre-writing
What is the thesis statement?
It's usually the last sentence of the introductory paragraph in an essay or article.
What is a procedural text?
The type of text that teaches the reader how to do something
What is the best type of pre-writing for timed writing tasks?
Basic outline
What is unity?
When the supporting sentences all work together to support the topic sentences
What is a brainstorming/prewriting activity?
discussing
listing
mapping
freewriting
What is the topic sentence?
The sentence with the main idea of each paragraph. Usually the first one.
What is a descriptive text?
The type of essay that describes the main features of a specific topic
What should you do during the last 3-5 minutes of a timed writing test?
Proofread and edit your text
What element in the text could "The best way to solve traffic jams is by using public transportation because it will be efficient, economical, and reliable." be?
The thesis statement
What is an outline?
A plan to help you organize your ideas before drafting
What is a concluding sentence?
The sentence that closes each paragraph. It's a short conclusion or general comment about the paragraph.
What is a problem/solution essay?
The type of essay that explains a problem and provides solutions to the problem.
What is a summary?
A brief description of the main points of a work written in your own words
What are mechanics?
The conventions governing the technical aspects of writing, including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviations.
What is editing?
revising the content, organization, grammar, and presentation of a piece of writing.
How to conclude a paragraph or essay?
Making a prediction, giving an opinion or suggestion, asking a question
What is an argumentative text?
It's a text that presents arguments about both sides of an issue. The purpose is to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or action.
What is integrated writing?
A type of timed writing where you compare information from different sources (e.g., a text with information from an audio)
What it is called in writing when the ideas logically flow from one to the next?
Cohesion