What is it? How will it improve my writing???
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D.R.A.P.E.SWhat is it?
How will it improve my writing???
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D.R.A.P.E.SHave you ever gotten in the
middle of writing something, then you can’t think of what to say
next? You just kind of run out of steam?
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D.R.A.P.E.SHelps you plan your writing, so
you never run out of things to say! It’s what Language Arts teachers call “elaboration”
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D.R.A.P.E.SYou’re going to be amazed athow DRAPES transforms yourwriting! Let’s get started!
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DRAPESD=DIALOGUE
A quote or something an expert would say “Using DRAPES will
help you become a better writer,” stated Mrs. Chambers, my
Language Arts teacher.
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DRAPESR = RHETORICAL QUESTION
A question that is not meant to be answered.
“Who doesn’t want tobecome a better writer?”
asked, Mrs. Chambers
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DRAPESA = ANALOGY
A comparison through the use of figurative language
A piece of writing withoutDRAPES is like macaroni
without cheese.
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DRAPESP= PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Something you or someone you
know has had experience with.
Using personal experiences in your writing is the
difference between 4s and 5s on your writing style
grade!
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DRAPESE= Examples
Include an example of somethingFor example……For instance……
Using examples paints a better picture for the reader
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DRAPESS = STATISTICS
A fact or dataUsually a percentage or number
that supports your point in writing.
Example: There has been a 30% increase
in the scores since students started using DRAPES in their
writing!
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Have you used DRAPES in your writing?
D - DialogueR - Rhetorical Questions
A- AnalogiesP - Personal Experiences
E - ExamplesS - Statistics