Coriaty Writing Notes Test

Profanity Words in an Essay (Know 6)

I, me, my, you, your, is when, are when, being(verb). Avoid using contractions

Ford Rule

Every sentence must be able to stand on its own. Every sentence must be specific

Spatula

Identify the problem

Two Types of Run-On Sentences

1. Comma Splice (two independent clauses put together with just a comma)

2. Fused Run-on (two independent clauses put together with no punctuation or conjunction)

What is Sentence Variety?

Alternate ways to begin a sentence

What are the three ways to show sentence variety?

1. Begin with preposition

2. Begin with present participle

3. Begin with an adverb

Step 1 in writing and introduction

Read and understand the writing prompt

Step 2 in writing an introduction

Boil the prompt down to two to four key words

Step 3 in writing an Introduction

Use any combination of the three “funneling-in” techniques; use the two to four words from step two to “funnel-in” your thesis

Step 4 in writing an Introduction

Restate key words of the writing prompt in creating your thesis (main claim)

What aspect should your thesis hold?

Your thesis should be debatable

What should you in your first sentence of your intro in when doing a LITERARY ANALYSIS?

Start with T.A.G. (Title, author, genre)

How big should your introduction be?

3 - 3 3/4

How big should your margins be a set at?

1 inch!

What is a writing prompt?

Directions for writing

Thesis Statement (Main Claim)

It lets the reader know what’s coming up in the body paragraph

What are the three funneling-in strategies?

1. Direct Statement

2. Question

3. Negative to Positive

What do the funneling-in strategies do?

These are the three ways to get from the top of your introduction to the top of your thesis.

Topic Sentence

A miniature thesis statement. It lets the reader know what’s coming up in that particular body paragraph. Topic sentences must be specific!!

Step 1 in writing a conclusion

Restate your thesis

Step 2 in writing a Conclusion

Using direct statements, “funnel out” by going broad beyond the main point

Step 3 in writing a conclusion

At the end of the your conclusion, leave the reader with a final thought

How long should your conclusion be?

3 - 3.75 lines

What is the saying for having good writing? (Hint: think of dead sentences)

Just as a gardener eliminates dead wood from a tree, a good writer eliminates dead words from a sentence. (Precise yet powerful!)

Level 1 of Repetition

Rename nouns and verbs, when possible, to avoid repetition

Level 2 of Repetition

Rename nouns and verbs to make your argument stronger

Equation for Controlled Quote

Your words + the words of the author = a grammatically correct sentence

What are the FOUR elements when writing a Literary Analysis Essay?

1. Topic sentence (must be specific)

2. Comment Fully (provide context)

3. Controlled quote (two typed out lines or less)

Comment Fully (Analysis)