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WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. What DETAILS. Hello . could you add to the following paragraph to make it CRYSTAL CLEAR?.
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WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. What DETAILS Hello could you add to the following paragraph to make it CRYSTAL CLEAR? Parents should be cautious when choosing a babysitter. They should pick someone who is responsible and careful. The person should know first aid.
IDEAS using details
The TRAITS OF WRITING CONVENTIONS IDEAS ARE including SENTENCE FLUENCY ORGANIZATION Checking Spelling Findinga Topic VOICE Well-Built Sentences and Creating a Lead Punctuating/Paragraphing WORD CHOICE 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 Using Specific/Accurate Words “Using Details”
Think About: • Did I create a picture in the reader’s mind? • Did I use details that draw upon the five senses (sight, touch, taste, smell hearing)? • Do my details stay on the main topic? • Did I stretch for details beyond the obvious?
Using your current piece of writing… Find at least three places where you can add details using the Think Aboutswe discussed today. Think About: • Did I create a picture in the reader’s mind? • Did I use details that draw upon the five senses (sight, touch, taste, smell hearing)? • Do my details stay on the main topic? • Did I stretch for details beyond the obvious?