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 meaning

Answer 4

Word Choice

Question 5

the rhythm and flow of the language

Answer 5

Sentence Fluency

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Conventions

Question 6

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 6

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