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Writing Basics--Are we all on the same page?

Writing Basics--Are we all on the same page?. Have out your study guide. focus. How clearly the paper presents and maintains a main idea, theme , or unifying point. organization. The structure or plan of development and the relationship of one point to another.

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Writing Basics--Are we all on the same page?

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  1. Writing Basics--Are we all on the same page? Have out your study guide.

  2. focus How clearly the paper presents and maintains a main idea, theme, or unifying point

  3. organization The structure or plan of development and the relationship of one point to another

  4. support The quality of details used to explain, clarify, or define

  5. conventions Punctuation, capitalization, spelling, usage, and sentence structure

  6. holistic scoring Judging as a total piece of writing in terms of predefined criteria

  7. thesis Contains the focus of your essay and tells your reader what the essay is about

  8. transitions Words or phrases used to connect one idea to the next

  9. concrete examples Not generalizations; specific details

  10. topic sentence Encapsulates or organizes an entire paragraph

  11. audience Who will read your message

  12. Conclusions • Should always re-state the thesis & the main ideas • Should not include any NEW information

  13. When would you write an expository essay? REAL WORLD EXAMPLES- • Memo at work to explain a policy change • Email to stockholders explaining this quarter’s company dividends • Brochure with a product description and uses

  14. When would you write a persuasiveessay? REAL WORLD EXAMPLES- • Letter to your congressman either for or against military action in Syria • Speech to your city council about road closings in your area • Sales pitch to a firm to purchase your product

  15. Transitions (Review Transitions Worksheet) The F-words: • Furthermore • For example • Finally Avoid transitions such as first, second, etc.. – Considered too basic

  16. . 3 ways to spark a reader’s interest in your intro.: • An Intriguing example • A puzzling scenario • A vivid & perhaps unexpected anecdote • A surprising statement • A historical review You want to avoid: • posing a question • Using a definition

  17. True or False—Explain why?

  18. All FCAT 2.0 Writing essays must be five paragraphs. FALSE • FALSE • The essays are not required to be five paragraphs; however, most of the prompts given will require at least that much support and elaboration to receive a high grade. • Is it better to do four paragraphs with two strong body paragraphs or to hurry and add a third body paragraph to make the five paragraphs?

  19. Spelling &grammar does NOT count. FALSE • FALSE • Spelling, grammar, usage, and mechanics all count toward the overall grade with holistic scoring. • Primarily errors that detract from meaning

  20. I have to give an answer that the grader agrees with in my essay. FALSE • FALSE • There are no points given for agreeing or disagreeing with your stance or explanation of the issue. • But you must meet the criterion. • EXAMPLE- Hitler essay

  21. Writers should avoid rhetorical questions, implausible stats, and pretentious language. TRUE • TRUE • Rhetorical questions • Implausible stats • Pretentious language

  22. . You will be given forty-five minutes to respond to the prompt. FALSE • FALSE • Last year the time was changed from 45 to 60 minutes. • Most of our practice will be for 45 minutes. • On day of essay, use your time wisely and make the most out of the additional time.

  23. Commonly Misused Words

  24. Affect & Effect • "Affect" is a verb meaning to influence. • Ex: The economic forecast will affect our projected income. • "Effect" is a noun meaning the result or outcome. • Ex: What is the effect of the proposal?

  25. Then & Than • "Then" is typically an adverb indicating a sequence in time. • Ex: We went to dinner, then we saw a movie. • "Than" is a conjunction used for comparison. • Ex: The dinner was more expensive than the movie.

  26. Your & You're • "Your" is a possessivepronoun. • Ex: Is that your file? • "You're" is a contraction of "you are." • Ex: You're the new manager.

  27. Its & It's • "Its" is a possessivepronoun. • Ex: Is that its motor? • "It's" is a contraction of "It is." • Ex: It's often that heavy.

  28. Company's & Companies  • "Company's" indicates possession. • Ex: The company's trucks haven't been maintained properly. • "Companies" is plural noun. • Ex: The companies in this industry are suffering.

  29. Practice Questions

  30. Practice Questions • Not studying can (affect/effect) your grades. • I studied more (then/than) my friend did. • (Your, You’re) going to fail the test if you don’t study. • (Its, It’s) only a four day week. • The (company’s, companies) competed for customers.

  31. Questions?

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