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 6

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

Answer 6

Conventions

Question 7

the physical appearance of the piece

Answer 7

Presentation

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Prewrite

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Draft:

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Revise

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Edit

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Publish