When we are looking for the writing trait of ideas, what are we looking for?
Main point/purpose/message of the text
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What is organization?
The order of ideas;
The way in which an author moves from one idea to the next
100
What does every paragraph begin with?
Indentation
100
What do transitions do?
Connect/bridge ideas and events;
Show the order of ideas or events
100
What should every good introduction do?
Grab the readers attention!!
200
What do authors use to support their main ideas?
Supporting details
200
What are the three types of organization that we discussed?
1. Chronological
2. Emphatic
3. Compare/Contrast
200
Why are paragraphs necesarry?
Make writing less intimidating;
Makes ideas clear and organized (less confusing);
Separate ideas
200
Which of these words is not a transition word?
However But After Bridge Finally In addition
Bridge
200
What are the three types of Narrative Leads?
1. Action
2. Dialogue
3. Reaction
300
Explain the rule of So What.
We must ask what the purpose for writing anything is. Why should we care? Who is it relevant to?
300
If you wanted to free write about what happened on your first day of high school, what type of organization would you use and how?
Chronological (start at the beginning of the day and go to the end of the day);
Emphatic (list the events of your day in order of importance)
300
What are three reasons for starting a new paragraph?
Change in action;
Change in setting;
Change in time;
Change in topic;
Dialogue
300
Identify all of the transition words in these sentences:
First, you get in the car, and then you put on your seatbelt. Next, you must turn on the car otherwise you will not be able to drive.
First, and then, next, otherwise
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What else does an introduction do besides grab the readers attention?
Sets the tone;
Establishes the voice and verb tense;
Determines the content/direction of the piece