unit 1: writing Traits

Question 1

Ideas

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Organization:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Voice

Answer 3

the personal tone of the author’s message

Question 4

Word Choice

Answer 4

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning

Question 5

Conventions:

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Presentation:

Answer 6

the physical appearance of the piece

Question 7

Prewrite

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Draft:

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Revise:

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Edit

Answer 10

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

Question 11

publish

Answer 11

: final stage of the writing process that involves creating a final version of the piece

Question 12

Sentence Fluency

Answer 12

the rhythm and flow of the language