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Lesson 5

Lesson 5. Choose 1 of the 4 writing assignments completed in Theme 1. When you choose a piece to revise and publish, you should choose a piece in which you can strenghten your personal voice. Rubric for Writing .

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Lesson 5

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  1. Lesson 5

  2. Choose 1 of the 4 writing assignments completed in Theme 1. • When you choose a piece to revise and publish, you should choose a piece in which you can strenghten your personal voice.

  3. Rubric for Writing

  4. Reread the assignment for the piece of writing you chose and think of ways you can improve your work. • Assignments were Day 3 of Writing Prompts for Lessons 1-4.

  5. The author’s personal voice reveals his/her personality and attitude. • A writer’s choice of words and unique expressions help readers hear that voice.

  6. Reread composition and ask yourself… • Does the piece include personal thoughts, feelings, and attitudes? • Does the piece include vivid sensory details? • Do the sentences convey emotion through end punctuation?

  7. Good writer’s use colorful, descriptive language to help readers form vivid pictures in their minds. • Revise composition by replacing general words with more specific ones. • Choose words that • are specific rather than general. • appeal to the senses. • help form a picture in the reader’s mind.

  8. Use references such as a thesaurus to help you choose precise words. • Review editing marks. • Make proofreader’s marks on paper. • Before create final copy of composition, make sure it is free of errors.

  9. Use these questions as you proofread. • Did I punctuate sentences correctly? • Are all my sentences complete? • Have I corrected all errors in spelling?

  10. Create final copies from your draft. • Write legibly. • Indent paragraphs.

  11. Listening and Speaking Strategies for Presenting Published Composition • Read your piece several times before presenting it. • Use a tone that matches the text. • Focus on the speaker. • Try to picture what the reader is describing.

  12. The End!!!

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