2nd sem 1st quarterly Flashcards
uses transitional devices that signal spatial order
coherence and cohesion
Ways you can use your skills in writing a definition texts
- Text definition is used in informing
- used when you entertain
- used by giving a humorous definition of a popular term.
You have to think of words associated to the term being defined
supporting the main idea
defining a term in a more interesting way by looking at its meaning from another point of view
definition text
make sure capitalization, spelling and punctuation are correct
proper mechanics
define organic in different point of views
an organic substance as:
A: a fertilizer of plant or animal origin
B: a pesticide whose active component is an organic compound or a mixture of organic compounds
C: a food produced by organic farming
something in such a way that you distinguish it from any other thing in the world.
text
arrange details in a specific spatial order
organization
used detail that appeals to the senses-sight,smell,touch, taste,and hearing.
appropriate language used
thinking yourself like a camera
descriptive text
You proofread to eliminate errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Revision
the main idea of it is supported by vivid details that appears to the reader’s senses-hearing, sight, smell,touch and taste.
Descriptive text
avoid using vague words such as better, or greater
Appropriate language use
focus your discussion on a single item to describe
descriptive text
logical arrangement
spatial order
properties of a well-written text in writing effective descriptive text
- organization
- coherence and cohesion
- appropriate language used
- proper mechanics
Guide Questions for thesis Statement
- Write your topic
- write your dominant impression of topic.
- Combine what you wrote in numbers 1 and 2 in a clearly written sentence
- You now have a thesis statement. Improve it and then write it here again.
contains transition words and phrases that signals spatial order
descriptive text
You need to check if your ideas are valid and logically arranged
Drafting/Making a draft
Different Stages of Writing Process
- Prewriting
- Previewing
- Revision
(topic) + Author’s opinion example
Mount Makulot View Resort is famous for its breathtaking and awe inspiring scene.
Last night’s Dinner reveals her love of nature and exotic items.
organizing ideas
Title I. Introduction Lead in Thesis Statement II.Body A b c III.conclusion review of main points memorable statement
Writing a thesis statement
Topic+ author’s opinion=thesis statement
You will be thinking of the topic which involves brainstorming, clustering and writing a thesis statement, generating details and outlining.
Prewriting