Definitions
Purpose
Why something is written.
How many parts is the exam divided into?
A friend is having a baby! What is the best genre to tell everyone?
A social media post
Freewriting
Writing a draft without worrying if it is correct
Which is the reason to revise?
To sharpen your focus, argument, and organization.
Genre
A category/group of similar writing that follows certain conventions.
How many sentences should a short-response question have?
1-3 sentences.
Who is the audience AND genre of this sentence:
"Yo! Do u wnt to ply a round of Halo?"
Text message to a friend
Cubing
Looking at a topic from six different angles
Why does Clarity matter?
You won't achieve your purpose, no matter who important your message, if your reader doesn't understand your writing.
Convention
A given rule or set of rules of a written genre.
How many sentences should a longer response (AKA well developed paragraph) question have?
At least a good 5-8 sentences, if not more.
A group of friends are trying to get people to join their RSO. What genre would be the most effective?
A flyer or brochure.
Clustering
Showing the relationship of ideas by linking circles
Why might it be useful to rewrite your draft in a different way or from a different perspective?
Rewriting your draft can help you understand where your original draft may be lacking.
Rhetoric
"The art of ethical communication."
What is due this Saturday at 11:59 PM?
Project 1 Final Draft
A writer rewrites the long sentences in their essay into multiple sentences
Using genre features
Think about the "overall shape" of a genre to explore possibilities
What is a transition?
Words or phrases that show the relationships between ideas and make the flow of ideas easier to follow
Exigence
The thing that makes a writer write in response.
What is a Rhetorical situation?
The context/background of a given event or situation.
A writer can most effectively show an angry and biased stance by:
Using harsh words or being quick to make a judgement.
Listing
Showing the relationship of ideas by putting them in a hierarchical order
What is proofreading?
Hunting for and eliminating errors that could distract the reader and detract from the message