unit 1: writing traits

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 meaning6

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 8

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

Answer 8

Prewrite

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Revise

Question 9

:part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece

Answer 9

Draft

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Edit

Question 11

publush

Answer 11

final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the peice

Question 12

Compare

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Contrast

Answer 13

to examine in order to show unlikeness or differences

Question 14

Cause

Answer 14

the reason or motive for something that happens

Question 15

Effect:

Answer 15

something that happens as the result of something else

Question 16

Problem

Answer 16

any question or matter involving doubt,uncertainty, or difficulty

Question 17

Chronological

Answer 17

arranged in the order of time

Question 18

Solution:

Answer 18

the answer to any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty

Question 19

Procedural

Answer 19

text structure that provides steps to follow

Question 20

Relevant

Answer 20

connected with the topic and purpose

Question 21

Elaborate

Answer 21

to add details to; expand

Question 22

Tone

Answer 22

the writer’s attitude toward the topic

Question 23

City State

Answer 23

City State an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.

Question 24

• to believe in many gods and goddesses.

Answer 24

• to believe in many gods and goddesses.

Question 25

a religious temple in Mesopotamia

Answer 25

Ziggurat -