Transcript How to Get an “A” in Writing

By
Professor Pen
Five Areas of Writing
√ Content
√ Organization
√ Vocabulary
√ Language Mechanics
√ Editing
Content
√ Write 5 related , quality
paragraphs
√ Use Voice/Point of View
√ Compose to a specific
audience
Organization
√ Have a clear beginning, middle,
and end
√ Clear transitions
√ A strong closure
Vocabulary
√ Use a variety of word choice
to make writing interesting.
Language Mechanics
√ Use simple, complex, and
compound sentences.
√ Maintain agreement between
parts of speech.
√ Use correct capitalization,
punctuation, etc.
Editing
√ Writing is Re-Writing!
√ Apply basic rules of grade
level spelling
√ Evidence of editing
To Summarize
√ Content
√ Organization
√ Vocabulary
√ Language Mechanics
√ Editing
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