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Elements of good writing. Today’s Lesson. During today’s lesson, we’ll cover: Elements of good writing Focus Organization and Development Clarity/Precision Grammatical/Mechanical Correctness. Focus. Goal: Clear focus in your story Purpose should be established early in your story
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Today’s Lesson • During today’s lesson, we’ll cover: • Elements of good writing • Focus • Organization and Development • Clarity/Precision • Grammatical/Mechanical Correctness
Focus • Goal: Clear focus in your story • Purpose should be established early in your story • General plotline should be planned before writing • Allows you to know where you want to go
Organization and Development • Make sure your story makes sense • What point do you want to make in your story? • How do you plan to do this? • Each loose end should be tied up at the end of your story • Should logically make sense
Clarity/Precision • Say what you mean and mean what you say! • Being vague or ambiguous suggests that you’re unclear about your story • If you’re unsure about your story, your READER will be unsure about your story
Grammatical/Mechanical Correctness • Correct grammar • Improves communication • Allows audience to connect • Incorrect grammar/spelling • Jolts your reader out of the story • Implies lack of care (or knowledge!)
Review • Make sure your story has focus • Organize your ideas before you begin writing • Develop your story (fill in loose ends!) • Say what you mean and mean what you say • Eliminate ALL typos!