Mechanics- the technical aspect or working part.

- the theoretical and practical application.

Mechanics of Writing- The application of standard rules of grammar,

spelling, punctuation and usage to the act of writing.

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capitalization

punctuation

sentences

paragraphing

grammar

Mechanics of Writing

CapitalizationCapitalize the following items:

Proper nouns

T

h

e

l

e

tt

e

r

s

o

f

m

a

n

y

a

b

b

r

e

v

i

a

ti

o

n

s

a

n

d

a

c

r

o

n

y

m

s

The first letter of the first word in numbered or bulleted lists

Punctuation • periods (.)• question marks (?)

• exclamation points (!)• commas (,)• quotation marks (“”)• semi-colons (;)• colons (:)

# commas (,)- used to separate words or

phrases- EXP: clauses in a sentence,

items in a list, transition words, names, parts of a date or address.

Paragraphing

A group of sentences

Revolve around the same

topic / idea

A good-sized of paragraph

(5-7 sentences)

A new paragraph(start talking

about something new)

Grammar

Tense

• Describe when an event happens (past, present, future)

Subject Verb Agreement (SVA)

• Confusing languages• Different form of every verb; go with different subject. • Exp: I am, You are, He/She/It is (present tense)

Homonyms

• Words which is sound the same• Spelled differently & have different meanings• Confusing features in English language

Exp: Your / You’reTheir / They’reIts / It’s To / Too / Two

Grammar

Exp of text

Memorable Students

they are the memorable students in any class they participate fully in any mischief they see no point in volunteering for extra jobs they delight in distracting their classmates they take no pleasure in learning they are never satisfied

Memorable StudentsThey are the memorable students. In any

class, they participate fully. In any mischief, they see no point. In volunteering for extra jobs, they delight. In distracting their classmates, they take no pleasure. In learning, they are never satisfied.

Memorable StudentsThey are the memorable students in any class. They participate fully in any mischief. They see

no point in volunteering for extra jobs. They delight in distracting their classmates. They take no pleasure in learning. They are never

satisfied.

Why mechanics are important in writing?

Good mechanics

Easy to read

Attract more readers

Convey the meaning/message clearly