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Elements of good writing. Today’s Lesson. During today’s lesson, we’ll cover: Elements of good writing Focus Organization and Development Clarity/Precision Grammatical/Mechanical Correctness. Focus. Goal: Clear focus in your story Purpose should be established early in your story - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ELEMENTS OF GOOD WRITING
TODAY’S LESSON
• During today’s lesson, we’ll cover:• Elements of good writing• Focus• Organization and Development• Clarity/Precision• Grammatical/Mechanical Correctness
FOCUS
• Goal: Clear focus in your story• Purpose should be established
early in your story• General plotline should be
planned before writing• Allows you to know where you
want to go
ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT
• Make sure your story makes sense• What point do you want to make
in your story?• How do you plan to do this?
• Each loose end should be tied up at the end of your story• Should logically make sense
CLARITY/PRECISION
• Say what you mean and mean what you say!• Being vague or ambiguous
suggests that you’re unclear about your story• If you’re unsure about your story,
your READER will be unsure about your story
GRAMMATICAL/MECHANICAL CORRECTNESS• Correct grammar • Improves communication• Allows audience to connect
• Incorrect grammar/spelling • Jolts your reader out of the story• Implies lack of care (or knowledge!)
REVIEW
• Make sure your story has focus• Organize your ideas before you begin writing• Develop your story (fill in loose ends!)• Say what you mean and mean what you say• Eliminate ALL typos!