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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The writer shows the relationship between events and their results






2. Chronological order - classification - illustration - climax - location - comparison - cause and effect






3. Middle and secondary level students learn how to prepare resumes - cover letters - job applications - and business letters






4. A detailed statement of someone else's statement expressed in your own words and your own sentence structure






5. Students learn rhetorical strategies to persuade others - such as by writing editorials - arguments - commentaries - and advertisements






6. Either to give your reader information or to persuade your readers to agree with you






7. Use of contrasting ideas to communicate a message






8. Essays - research papers - biographies--these types of writing are most prevalent in middle or secondary level classrooms






9. Speech or written form in which one explains or describes






10. The exact words of a source set off in quotation marks






11. Type of argument in which the author appeals to the readers emotions (fear - security - pity - flattery) to prove the argument






12. In this stage - you begin writing - connecting - and developing ideas






13. Also called clustering and webbing; more visual and less linear






14. Calls for you to read your final copy for typing errors or handwriting legibility






15. Style - tone - point of view - sarcasm - counterpoints - praise






16. Is it sufficient? is it representative? is it relevant? is it accurate? are claims qualified?






17. The details are stated first - followed by a topic sentence






18. A memory device to check for specific - concrete details: reason - examples - names - numbers - senses (sight - sound - smell - taste - touch)






19. The overall feeling created in a piece of writing






20. Speech or written form that debates or argues a topic in a logical way






21. Writing interviews - accounts - profiles - or descriptions to capture the meaning of the subject being written about






22. The writer demonstrates similarities and differences between two or more subjects






23. This is the stage of writing that involves rewriting or 're-seeing;' emphasis is place on examining sentence structure - word choice - voice - and organization of the piece






24. Shifting mentally from judgment; read your draft to critically evaluate it; decide whether to rewrite or revise current draft; be systematic






25. In this stage - the writer looks back at his/her work and self-evaluates - and the audience evaluates the effectiveness of the writing






26. Online: dictionaries - encyclopedias - writers' reference handbooks - books of lists - almanacs - thesauruses - books of quotations - and so on; various search engines and portals to gather ideas and information






27. Be specific - use facts/data/statistics - use/attribute quotes; quantify don't qualify; use of 'it seems -' try not to overstate situation - base writing on authority - break down the topic






28. Can overstate or understate a fact; can cause skepticism; undermine the writer's authority; (key words: all - everyone - always - many - never - nobody); creates inaccuracies; can produce false statements






29. Subject - purpose - focus - specific language - briefly state subdivisions






30. The way the an author uses words - phrases - and sentences to formulate ideas






31. Repeats another's words exactly and encloses them in quotation marks






32. A student's personal dictionary of words to know or spell - note cards - graphic organizers - oral histories - and journals






33. The topic sentence is stated and then followed by the details






34. Acting a referee; evaluating a colleague's work professionally






35. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative






36. Use of positive messages to recognize or influence others






37. A book - article - videotape - or any other form of communication






38. Informs the reader of the problem and suggests action to remedy problem (similar to a persuasive argument paper)






39. Used to show similarities and differences (key words: although - but - still - yet - compared with - as opposed to - different from - either/or - neither/nor - in common - similarly






40. Reference works - internet - student-created sources - other






41. Part of your writing that is established by what you say and how you say it






42. Learning how to write by writing; is an approach which encourages students to communicate their own written messages while simultaneously developing their literacy skills in speaking and reading rather than delaying involvement in the writing process






43. Age - gender - ethic backgrounds - political philosophies - religious beliefs - roles (student - parent - voter - wage earner - property owner - veteran) - interests hobbies - level of education - amount of general or specialized knowledge about the






44. Facts - data - and opinions of others used to support assertions and conclusions






45. Relationship occur whenever one event makes other events happen (key words: consequently - as a result of - accordingly -in order to - if/then)






46. This stage of the writing process involve gathering and selecting ideas; teachers can help students in several ways: creating lists - researching - brainstorming -reading to discover more about the author's style - talking - collecting memorabilia or






47. Toulman's model of arguement






48. Can be used in a group work to assist writers in raising their awareness about the quality of their contributions to the group; part of any writing assignment to summarize strengths and weaknesses they see in their writing






49. The writer explains the relationship between terms and concepts






50. Is to present another person's words or ideas as if they were your own