Lesson 6: Principles of Effective Writing

This set covers Lesson 6: Principles of Effective Writing from Unit II, focusing on the properties of a well-written text. It includes key concepts such as unity, coherence and cohesion, organization, language use, and mechanics. The set equips students with the foundational principles needed to produce clear, logically structured, and technically correct writing, whether in paragraphs, essays, or longer compositions.

Paragraph

A group of interrelated sentences that discuss one main idea and form a self-contained unit of writing.

Essay

A collection of paragraphs organized around a central idea, intended to inform or argue a perspective.

Topic Sentence

The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph and guides its content.

Introduction

The opening sentence or paragraph designed to hook the reader and introduce the topic.

Transitional Paragraph

A paragraph that connects ideas or sections in a text, ensuring smooth flow between them.

Body

The main part of a text containing the most important ideas, arguments, or supporting evidence.

Conclusion

The final paragraph or sentence that summarizes key points and reinforces the main message of the text.

Unity

The property of a text where all parts focus on a single main idea, with no irrelevant information.

Coherence

The logical clarity and organization of ideas in a text, making it easy to follow.

Cohesion

The grammatical and lexical links between sentences and paragraphs that bind a text together.

Organization

The structured arrangement of ideas and information in a logical sequence throughout a text.

Language Use

The effective and appropriate choice of words, sentence structures, and tone to clearly convey a message.

Mechanics

The technical correctness in writing, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proper citation.