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Hello . WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. Answer these two questions in your OWN words. If you don’t know, make your best guess! Be ready to discuss. What is a sentence fragment? Is it ever okay to use a fragment when writing? Why or why not?. SENTENCE FLUENCY.

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Hello 

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  1. Hello WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. Answer these two questions in your OWN words. If you don’t know, make your best guess! Be ready to discuss. What is a sentence fragment? Is it ever okay to use a fragment when writing? Why or why not?

  2. SENTENCE FLUENCY breaking the “rules” to create fluency

  3. The TRAITS OF WRITING CONVENTIONS IDEAS ARE SENTENCE FLUENCY ORGANIZATION Checking Spelling including Findinga Topic VOICE Well-Built Sentences Creating a Lead Punctuating/Paragraphing WORD CHOICE and Establishing a Tone Focusing the Topic Varying Sentence Types Sequence/Transition Words Capitalizing Correctly and Applying Strong Verbs Conveying a Purpose Developing the Topic Smooth and Rhythmic Flow Structuring the Body Selecting Striking Words/Phrases and Connecting to Audience Using Details Breaking the “Rules Ending w/ Resolution Using Specific/Accurate Words Taking Risks to Create Voice “Breaking the ‘Rules’ to Create Fluency” Words that Deepen Meaning

  4. Think About: • Did I use fragments with style and purpose? • Do I begin a sentence informally to create a conversational tone? • Does my dialogue sound authentic? • Did I try weaving in exclamations and single words to add emphasis?

  5. Fragment Hunt

  6. Using your current piece of writing… 1. Read your piece aloud to a partner, and then discuss the “Think Abouts” together. 2. Highlight two places in your writing you would like to break the “rules” to create fluency. 3. Create at least TWO revisions for each place you highlighted. Read BOTH new versions to your partner and decide which is the most fluent.

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