Unit 1: Writing Traits 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 the piece.
Presentation.
Tart 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.
