Unit 1: Writing Traits Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Ideas

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2
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The internal structure of the piece (ex: beginning, middle, end)

A

Organization

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3
Q

The personal tone of the author’s message

A

Voice

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4
Q

The vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

A

Word choice

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5
Q

The rhythm and flow of the language

A

Sentence fluency

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6
Q

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

A

Conventions

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7
Q

The physical appearance of the piece

A

Presentation

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8
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Part of the writing process that involves selecting a topic, developing ideas, and planning

A

Prewrite

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9
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Part of the writing process that involves writing a first attempt at the whole piece

A

Draft

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10
Q

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

A

Revise

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11
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To correct errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing in the writing piece

A

Edit

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12
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Final stage of the writing process that involves creating the final version of the piece

A

Publish

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