Importance of the TWS
The main purposes of the Theme Writing Strategy.
What are...
to help me organize, communicate, write longer papers
Types of Paragraphs in a Theme
What are:
Title
Introductory Paragraph
Detail Paragraphs
Concluding Paragraph
What I am doing during the Think step of the strategy.
What is:
*thinking about everything I know about a topic
*looking for information to include in my paper
The process for organizing a paper
What is...
Use the TOWER diagram or other visual that is appropriate
How to evaluate your draft paper.
What is...
*check for Intro, Detail and Concluding paragraphs
*check that all information is complete
and follows the TOWER diagram
Kinds of writing assignments might you apply the Theme Writing Strategy.
What is...
Any assignment that is longer than one paragraph, all subjects
Importance of a Good Title
What is...
grabs reader attention
What are:
libraries, article's, books, interviews
Importance of organizing a theme
What is...
*Helps you know what to write first, send, third
*Helps to know if you have enough content
Two parts of refining your paper
What are...
*edit it
*polish it
Results I can expect by learning the TWS
What are...
stronger papers
more information in my essays
better grades
be proud of myself
A type of sentence included in the Introductory Paragraph
What is:
Thesis statement
Importance of thinking and gathering information
What is ...
including important content to make the paper strong
Why the mnemonic TOWER is important
What is...
helps me remember the steps
The importance of an introductory paragraph
What is..
to gain the reader's attention
to tell the reader what to expect in the essay
Types of Sentences in Detail Paragraphs
What are
*Lead off
*Follow-up