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Writing Instruction
Prewriting Drafting Revision Editing Publishing
Ideas Ideas Ideas Conventions + 1
Voice Organization Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
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IDEAS & CONTENT:IDEAS & CONTENT:The heart of any piece of writingThe heart of any piece of writing
The paper has a clear purpose or The paper has a clear purpose or
makes a point.makes a point.
Each paragraph relates to theEach paragraph relates to the
paper's main idea.paper's main idea.
Each paragraph contains clear,Each paragraph contains clear,relevant details and examples inrelevant details and examples in
every that develop and support theevery that develop and support the
main idea.main idea.
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Ideas & Content, cont.
The writer sticks to the main ideaThe writer sticks to the main idea
and leaves out details that do notand leaves out details that do not
matter.matter.
The paper contains enoughThe paper contains enough
information to cover the subject.information to cover the subject.
The title, if there is one, relates toThe title, if there is one, relates to
the main idea of the paper andthe main idea of the paper and
"hooks" the reader."hooks" the reader.
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Ideas «
« make up the content of the piece of writing-
the heart of themessage.
Ruth Culham, pg 11
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ORGANIZ ATION
The lead grabs the reader's attention,making the reader want to read more. Italso gives a sense of the main idea.
The organizational pattern makes sense.It is easy for the reader to follow along.
There are no gaps where somethingseems to be missing.
Each paragraph talks about only oneidea.
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Organization, cont.
The ideas are linked together with smooth transitions.
The conclusion ties everythingtogether with a final point or summary.
The reader isn't left "hanging."
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Organization«
« is the internal structure of the piece,
the thread of meaning,the logical pattern of the ideas.
Ruth Culham, p 11
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Voice «
« is the soul of the piece. It¶s what makes
the writer¶s stylesingular, as his or her
feelings and convictions come out through the words.
Ruth Culham, p 12
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³Voice separates
writing that is readfrom writing that is notread.´
Donald Murray
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WORD CHOICE
The words paint a picture in the reader'smind.
There aren't any words that arerepeated too often.
The language is natural, not overdone.
The writer used strong action verbs toadd drama to the paper.
The writer has used specific nouns toidentify people, places, and objects.
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Word Choice, cont.
The writer has used descriptiveadjectives to help create a mental
picture for the reader. The writer has used similes or
metaphors to explain anythingunusual to the reader.
The writer has avoided vague,boring, overused words, slang, andclichés. He/She has tried something
new.
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Word Choice«
« is at its best when it includes the use of rich,
colorful, preciselanguage that movesand enlightens the
reader.Ruth Culham, p 12
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SENTENCE FLUENCY
Each sentence is a complete thoughtthat makes sense. No words have been
left out. Any fragments used are intentional and
add to the message of the paper.
Not all sentences are the same length,have the same structure, or begin thesame way.
The paper is smooth and easy to read.
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SentenceFluency«
« is the flow of thelanguage, the sound of word patterns-the way the writing plays to theear, not just to the eye.
Ruth Culham, p12
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WRITING CONVENTIONS
The paper isn't one or two hugeparagraphs. Each new idea has its own
paragraph, which is indented, and similar ideas are in the same paragraph so therearen't too many paragraphs.
There are no spelling errors, capitalization
is used correctly, and sentences arepunctuated correctly.
There are no grammatical errors. Thereader doesn't have to stop reading to
mentally correct mistakes in the paper.
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Conventions«
« represent the piece¶slevel of correctness- theextent to which the writer
uses grammar and mechanics with
precision.Ruth Culham, p12
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Conventions
Spelling
Punctuation
Capitals
Grammar and usage
Paragraphing
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Presentation
How text is formatted and presented
Varies if text is hand written or word
processed Text is readable and understandable
Integration of visuals
Use of white space Titles, page numbering and bullets