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Hello . WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. Write a sentence using each of the following words. Be ready to discuss!. all together altogether all ready already. CONVENTIONS. applying grammar and usage. The TRAITS OF WRITING. CONVENTIONS. IDEAS. ARE.
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Hello WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. Write a sentence using each of the following words. Be ready to discuss! all together altogether all ready already
CONVENTIONS applying grammar and usage
The TRAITS OF WRITING CONVENTIONS IDEAS ARE including SENTENCE FLUENCY ORGANIZATION Checking Spelling and 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 Applying Strong Verbs Conveying a Purpose and Developing the Topic Smooth and Rhythmic Flow Structuring the Body Applying Grammar and Usage Selecting Striking Words/Phrases Connecting to Audience Using Details Breaking the “Rules Ending w/ Resolution Using Specific/Accurate Words Taking Risks to Create Voice “Applying Grammar and Usage” Words that Deepen Meaning
Think About: • Did I use special words such as homophones, synonyms, and antonyms correctly? • Did I check my sentences for subject-verb agreement? • Did I use verb tense (past, present, future) consistently throughout my piece? • Did I make sure pronouns and their antecedents (the words they stand for) agree?