1. Exam Study Guide Hannah Frosch

2. The Writing Process
Pre-Writing- brainstorm ideas– jot list, clustering/mapping, free writing, and draw a picture
Drafting- Get it down on paper– pick your best idea(s) and start writing, do not unduly worry about correctness, this a draft- that means unfinished, this not the time to edit- that comes later
Revising- Read, reread, and reread again– read your finished draft- focus on content and organization, is the BEST way to say what you want to say? Does it accomplish your purpose? Will you audience have any questions?
Editing(proofreading)- pay attention to conventions, check non-negotiables, DO NOT RLY SOULY ON SELF-CHECK
Evaluating-Two types– Self evaluation and peer evaluation; Self evaluation: looking at your own writing and looking for improvement; peer evaluation: getting an editor or editors to look at your writing and check for improvements.
Publishing- write a final neat, copy or type a final neat copy on correct MLA format, illustrate and display the writing, share your writing with an audience.

3. 6+1 Traits
Ideas- the heart and soul of the message, the content of the piece of writing, the main theme, together with details that enrich and develop that theme.
Organization- the internal structure of the piece, the thread of central meaning, and the logical pattern of the ideas in the piece
Voice-The heart and soul, the magic, the wit, along with the feelings and convincing the writer to come out through words.
Word choice- the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader

4. 6+1 Traits (continued)
Sentence Fluency- the rhythm and flow of the language; how the writing sounds
Conventions-the mechanical correctness of the piece
Presentation-focus on the formal layout of your writing

5. SV Agreement
In the present tense verbs agree with their subjects in number (singular or plural) and in person (1st,2nd, and 3rd)
Singular
Plural
1st person
I give
We give
2nd person
You give
3rd person
He/se/it gives
Bob gives
They give
Parents give
Practice

6. Voice
Your lips speak soft sweetness Your touch a cool caress I am lost in your magic My heart beats within your chest I think of you each morning And dream of you each night I think of your arms being around me And cannot express my delight Never have I fallen But I am quickly on my way You hold a heart in your hands That has never before been given away Author: Rex A. Williams
The voice of this poem is expressing love.

7. Passive/Active Voice
Passive Voice- the subject receives an action expressed in the verb Ex. The dog was brushed by the girl. Active Voice- the action is presented in the verb. Ex. The girl brushed the dog.

8. Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement

9. Formal/Informal Writing
essays
Text message
textbooks
New paper
Wedding invitation
Letter to a friend
Resume’
magazine

10. Essay Structure thesis Introduction  Attention getter
Narrow your focus
thesis
Introduction 

11. Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3
Topic sentence main point 1
Supporting sentences
transition
Topic Sentence main point 2
Supporting sentences
transition
Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence main point 3
Supporting sentences
Clincher Sentences

12. Conclusion Restate thesis
State important things from each body paragraph
Clincher or projecting sentence