Sunday, 24 February 2013

Elements of writing


Quality of Content and Clarity of Thesis:
1.    What is the purpose of expository writing?
a.    The purpose of expository writing is to explain something to readers where they can take back the information they have learnt and think about what it means to them.
2.    What does ‘quality of content’ refer to?
a.    Quality of content refers to the significance of the topic, the author’s knowledge, depth, analysis and appropriateness of the discussion
3.    What is a thesis?
a.    The thesis is the central point of the essay
4.    What other names does a ‘thesis’ have?
a.    Other names are controlling idea and main idea.
5.    Where does a thesis appear in basic expository writing?
a.    The thesis appears in the first paragraphs of the essay.

Organisation:
1.    What is the purpose of an Introductory Paragraph?
a.    It is to arouse the reader’s interest and provide a background for the essay.
2.    What is included in it?
a.    Background and startling facts.
3.    What is the purpose of the Middle Paragraphs? What should they include?
a.    The middle paragraph has its own main point and it must include a supporting sentence.
4.    What are the 4 things a Concluding Paragraph can do?
a.    Draw a conclusion, make a prediction, provide a summary, or use a combination of these strategies.

Development:
1.    What does a well-developed essay demonstrate?
a.    Depth of analysis and discussion.
2.    How do you convince your reader that your thesis is significant and worth thing about?
a.    Facts, examples, details and explanations help convince the reader.
3.    How can you make your reasoning clear?
a.    It must be logical and free of error.

Unity and Coherence:
1.    What odes ‘unity’ mean?
a.    All sentences must relate to and support the thesis.
2.    What is the basic definition of ‘coherence’?
a.    The readers can understand the ideas and how they link into the essay.
3.    How do you achieve ‘coherence’ in your writing?
a.    Sentences and paragraphs must be placed in logical order.

Word Choice and Sentence Variety:
1.    What should not appear in expository writing?
a.    Slang, clichés, vague words, and the overuse of any term should not appear.
2.    What is a feature of good words in expository writing?
a.    They should be consistent with Standard English and be used appropriately.
3.    What are two positive things that varied sentence lengths create?
a.    It helps convey the meaning and increases reader interest.
4.    What are two things you liked about the example paragraph?
a.    It is interesting and helps convey the point very effectively.

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