unit: 1 writing traits

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Ideas

Question 2

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Answer 2

Word Choice

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Organization

Question 4

the personal tone of the author’s message

Answer 4

Voice

Question 4

the rhythm and flow of the language

Answer 4

Sentence Fluency

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Conventions

Question 5

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 5

Presentation

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Prewrite

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Revise

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Edit