Unit 1: Writing Launch

Question 1

The main message of the piece and the details that support it.

Answer 1

Ideas

Question 2

The internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end).

Answer 2

Organization

Question 3

The personal tone of the author’s message.

Answer 3

Voice

Question 4

The vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning.

Answer 4

Word Choice

Question 5

The rhythm and flow of the language.

Answer 5

Sentence Fluency

Question 6

The mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar).

Answer 6

Conventions

Question 7

The physical appearance of the piece.

Answer 7

Presentation

Question 7

Part of the writing process that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning.

Answer 7

Prewrite

Question 8

Part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece.

Answer 8

Draft

Question 9

To make improvements to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece.

Answer 9

Revise

Question 10

To correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece.

Answer 10

Edit

Question 11

Final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece.

Answer 11

Publish

Question 12

To examine (two or more objects, ideas, people,etc.) in order to note similarities.

Answer 12

Compare

Question 13

To examine in order to show unlikeness or differences.

Answer 13

Contrast

Question 14

The reason or motive for something that happens.

Answer 14

Cause

Question 15

Something that happens as the result of something else.

Answer 15

Effect

Question 16

Any question or matter involving doubt,uncertainty, or difficulty.

Answer 16

Problem

Question 17

Arranged in the order of time

Answer 17

Chronological

Question 17

The answer to any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.

Answer 17

Soultion

Question 18

Connected with the topic and purpose

Answer 18

Relevant

Question 18

Text structure that provides steps to follow.

Answer 18

Procedural

Question 19

To add details to; expand.

Answer 19

Elaborate

Question 20

The writer’s attitude toward the topic

Answer 20

Tone

Question 21

The type of writing meant to provide facts and explanations about a topic.

Answer 21

Informative