Kinds of Writing
Name one genre of writing that we have done in our meetings this year
any one of four kinds
What is the name of the first paragraph in your writing?
Introduction paragraph
We use ARMS to revise. What does the "A" stand for?
ADD: Add more sentences or words to your piece of writing
We use CUPS to help us remember what to edit. What does the "C" stand for?
Use CAPITAL LETTERS at the beginning of every sentence and for proper nouns.
What is the word for people speaking back and forth in a piece of writing?
Dialogue
Name a different genre of writing that we have done this year
One of the four kinds
The last paragraph in your piece is called the ___________?
Conclusion
We use ARMS to help us revise.What does the "R" stand for?
R = REMOVE
Remove unneeded sentences that don't fit or words that don't make sense.
We use CUPS to help us remember how to edit. What does the "S" stand for?
SPELLING: Does it look right?
Put these marks around the words that people speak in a sentence.
Quotation marks
What kind of writing tells a story about an experience you have had?
Personal narrative
The name of the piece is called the ____________.
Title
Name one thing you should check for when you are revising your piece.
Edit this sentence so it is correct.
Turtles eat flies worms and algae.
Turtles eat flies, worms, and algae.
What is a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"? The sheets were white as snow.
Simile
What kind of writing gives reasons for how you feel about an issue?
Opinion/Persuasive writing
After a research report, always include a list of ________.
Sources
All my sentences are the same length in my piece. How should I revise?
Make some short, some long. Vary the length of your sentences to make them sound more interesting.
Edit this sentence so it is correct:
We played at there house after supper.
We played at their house after supper.
What is the name for a planning sheet used to organize a piece of writing?
Graphic organizer
What kind of writing teaches your reader about a topic?
Information or research writing
The middle paragraphs of your piece are called the __________ ____________.
Body paragraphs
I should "show, not tell" in my descriptions. What does that mean?
Teacher will decide
Edit this title:
my trip to disneyland
My Trip to Disneyland
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a piece of writing?
Wrap up, summarize, leave the reader with something to think about