Writing Basics

Writing Basics : 

Writing Basics Writing C

Paragraph format : 

Paragraph format Title Main idea Body Conclusion

The Main Idea : 

The Main Idea reading going to the movies bowling weekend entertainment watching television crime pollution crowds disadvantages of cities the high cost of housing

The Main Idea : 

The Main Idea an excellent salary a great new job health insurance flexible hours company products for lower prices fresh air advantages of camping beautiful mountains away from city crowds cheap

The Main Idea : 

The Main Idea _____________ good pay friendly co-workers flexible hours located close to home _____________ warm weather job opportunities plenty of fun things to do friendly people

The Main Idea : 

The Main Idea _____________ live closer to my relatives to enjoy city life to get a job in the computer industry in Toronto to live in a multinational city _____________ reading mystery novels playing soccer going to action movies drawing cartoons

The Main Idea : 

The Main Idea _____________ to gain useful knowledge to please my parents to get a better job to meet interesting people _____________ can share all my secrets with her enjoy the same interests, such as jazz music has a fun sense of humor makes me feel good about myself when I’m feeling down

Supporting details : 

Supporting details My father greeted her with a gift. My father greeted his younger sister with a beautifully wrapped birthday present. I like music. My computer wasn’t working right. The car was dirty. I enjoyed my vacation. The sales clerk was rude to me. Last week, I had car trouble. The movie I saw last week was scary.

Titles : 

Titles Center the title on the top line of your paper Capitalize the first and last words of the title Do not capitalize Articles (a, an, the) Coordinators (and, but, so) Short prepositions (in, on, at, to, for, with, from) Do not write a sentence for a title Do not underline a title

Titles : 

Titles my biggest mistake ever Hope For The Future A Terrifying Midnight Boat Ride I had a disappointing welcome in Chicago. My Dreams For The Future A summary and reaction to the story “one exit” My first and last trip to Disney World

Writing Process : 

Writing Process Choose a topic Plan and organize Write an outline Write the first draft Peer revision Write the second draft Peer editing Write the final draft Turn in for grading