Post on 27-Mar-2015
WRITING ASSESSMENT NOTES
PERSUASIVE
• TRY TO CONVINCE SOMEONE TO AGREE WITH YOUR IDEAS OR OPINIONS
• KEY WORDS: PERSUADE OR CONVINCE• BE SURE TO:
• Clearly state your opinion in a topic sentence• Clearly organize your three points in a THESIS STATEMENT• Include LOGICAL reasons• Have a structured beginning, middle, and end
Best brainstorming technique –
WEB
EXPOSITORY
• GIVE DIRECTIONS, EXPLAIN A PROCESS, OR EXPLAIN A CHOICE
• KEY WORDS: EXPLAIN OR “HOW TO”• BE SURE TO:
– Clearly state your choice in a topic sentence– Clearly organize your three points into a thesis statement– Include sufficient supporting details to support your topic– Have a structured beginning, middle, and end
Best brainstorming technique –
WEB
DESCRIPTIVE
• PAINTS A VIVID WORD PICTURE WHILE FOCUSING ON THE SENSES
• KEY WORD: DESCRIBE• BE SURE TO:
– Organize your details– Use vivid, exact words (especially strong adjectives)– Use all of the 5 senses– Include similes and metaphors – Have a structured beginning, middle, and end
Best brainstorming technique –
CHART (for 5 senses)
NARRATIVE
• TELLS A STORY• KEY WORDS: “TELL ABOUT A TIME” OR “WRITE A
STORY”• BE SURE TO:
– Include a specific setting– Include a clear sequence of events (all parts of the plot)– Use dialogue sparingly– Develop your characters fully– Have a structured beginning, middle, and end
Best brainstorming technique – PLOT DIAGRAM
ALL MODES OF WRITING
• HAVE A PLAN!!!!!! Do not attempt just to write off the top of your head. This will result in poor organization and structure.
• Include a simile or metaphor
• FULLY develop your topic and stick to it
• Use strong vocabulary
• Make sure your reader can tell your clear beginning, middle, and end
MORE WRITING TIPS FOR “ADAW”
• Do not skip lines – they barely give you enough space as it is.
• Remember to indent each new paragraph.• Read over what you have written often to
make sure it actually says what you want it to say.
• You will not be able to use a dictionary or thesaurus.
• You may not ask your teacher ANY questions about the topic or your text.
DO YOUR BEST!!!