Coherence can be created...

by repeating key terms, using synonyms, and using pronouns

Why is it important to indent the first line of a new paragraph?

It alerts the reader to a new topic or idea

The TEE rule helps you remember to

include the topic, explanations, and examples

When writing a paragraph, unity refers to...

all the sentences are about one main idea, or topic

Development in paragraphs refers to...

the topic is explored through details and examples, which are explained

Unity is created when...

All of the sentences relate to or support the topic and controlling idea

What are conventions in writing?

Spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, paragraphing

When surveying the text...

Read any titles or headings, look at images and captions, notice features

Conventions help readers...

because the ideas are presented clearly to the reader

The topic sentence includes which two pieces of information?

The topic and the controlling idea

Why is it important to consider your audience before you begin writing?

To help determine appropriate style and vocabulary

Coherence in a paragraph...

deals with how all the sentences are related to each other; ideas fit

Capital letters tell readers

There is a new sentence or a proper noun is being used

The concluding sentence...

summarizes main ideas for the reader

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

How can you create questions to help guide your reading?

Use the titles and headings to create WH questions

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Coherence can be created...
by repeating key terms, using synonyms, and using pronouns
with the use of conjunctions, like "and"
using transition words
using simple sentences repeatedly throughout the writing
2
You should always read your writing and make revisions before turning it in
False
True
3
Why is it important to indent the first line of a new paragraph?
It's just something that word processors do automatically
It tells the reader that the same idea is continuing on
It's a stylistic preference; it doesn't matter
It alerts the reader to a new topic or idea
4
The TEE rule helps you remember to
line your paragraph up properly
include the topic, explanations, and examples
provide topic sentence, everything you know, end things nicely
5
When writing a paragraph, unity refers to...
all the sentences are tied together
all the sentences are about one main idea, or topic
the development of ideas through examples and explanations
6
Development in paragraphs refers to...
all the sentences are about one main idea or topic
the topic is explored through details and examples, which are explained
all sentences are tied together
7
Unity is created when...
The sentences are harmonious with one another and work together
The writer includes everything they know about the topic
All of the sentences relate to or support the topic and controlling idea
8
What are conventions in writing?
The TEE rules
The structure of your paragraph
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, paragraphing
9
When surveying the text...
Find any repeated words or phrases in the section of text
Read any titles or headings, look at images and captions, notice features
Flip through the pages quickly
10
Conventions help readers...
because the ideas are presented clearly to the reader
learn more about a topic
11
The topic sentence includes which two pieces of information?
Transition words and phrases to connect ideas
Something to excite the reader and make them ask a question
The topic and the controlling idea
An opinion and a supporting fact
12
Survey the text...
After you have read
While reading
Before reading
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If a sentence does not support your topic and the controlling idea, you should
change your topic sentence so it includes the idea
remove it
move it to the end of the paragraph
add transition words and phrases to the beginning
14
Why is it important to consider your audience before you begin writing?
It isn't; all writing should look and sound the same
So you can flatter the person evaluating your writing by complimenting
To help determine appropriate style and vocabulary
15
Coherence in a paragraph...
deals with how all the sentences are related to each other; ideas fit
explores the topic with details, evidence, and explanations
all the sentences are related to the main idea or topic
16
The writing process
Helps writers gather information and organize ideas efficiently
gives writers opportunities to revise any mistakes
Has several versions and steps
all of the above
17
Capital letters tell readers
There is a new sentence or a proper noun is being used
A new paragraph is beginning
Nothing important
The main idea is shifting
18
The concluding sentence...
summarizes main ideas for the reader
should repeat the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph
leads the reader to ask questions about the topic for further research
leaves the reader confused about the topic and controlling idea
19
It's okay to use the same abbreviations for texts and notes in formal writing assignments.
False
True
20
SQ3R stands for...
Stand Quietly Reading Really Rapidly
Standard Queso Retail Response Recall
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
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How can you create questions to help guide your reading?
Look for questions at the end of the chapter
Use the titles and headings to create WH questions
Be sure you can answer all WH questions after each section of text

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