Unit 1: Writing Launch Flashcards
the main message of the piece and the details that support it
Ideas
The internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end).
Organization
The personal tone of the author’s message.
Voice
the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning
Word Choice
the rhythm and flow of the language
Sentence Fluency
the mechanical correctness of the piece (includes spelling, punctuation, and grammar)
Conventions
the physical appearance of a piece
Presentation
part of the writing process that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning
Prewrite
part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece
Draft
to make improvements to the details, organization, and wording of the writing piece
Revise
to correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece
Edit
final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece
Publish
a category of writing, art, or music
Genre
a history of a person’s life written by that person
Autobiography
a written account of another person’s life
Biography
a personal story that explores a meaningful event or experience in the author’s life
Memoir
to add fictitious information in order to enhance a true story
Embellish
words that help the author move from idea to idea throughout the text
Transition
writing that tells a story
Narrative
the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation
Context
to think, ponder, meditate
Reflect
an idea that is valid in all times and places; theme
Universal Truth
