Thesis Statements
able to write a thesis statement for:
*comparison/contrast papers
*expository writing
*persuasive papers
*editorials
knows proper procedure for writing a thesis
statement
Technique For Different Papers:
Students will be able to follow correct
procedure when writing the following papers:
*persuasive
*descriptive
*argumentative
*comparison/contrast
*editorial
*critique
*expository
*research
*newspaper articles
The Writing of Sentences:
able to spell correctly
able to maintain verb tense consistency
can write sentences with subject-verb agreement
understands the use of:
*present tense
*present continuous tense
*past tense
*future tense
able to use punctuation correctly and effectively
sentences are clear and varied
does not use ambiguous words in writing
Organization of a Paper
can write an introduction that focuses the paper
is able to write introductory sentences leading
the reader to the thesis statement
can write a topic sentence for each paragraph
able to develop sentences in a paragraph
to support the topic sentence
able to develop paragraphs with transitions
between ideas
can write paragraphs that support the thesis
audience-centered papers
able to write a conclusion that draws the paper
smoothly to a close
knows how to organize notes
can write a topic outline
paper demonstrates formality in writing
proper us of "I", "we", "you", and "us"
Misc
uses a thesaurus effectively
uses a dictionary effectively
uses descriptive language when writing
knows proper use of rising action, climax,
and falling action when writing short stories
knows how to develop a character
understand how plot affects a story and
the interest of the reader
able to correctly develop a concept map of
a character
able to comprehend and apply quotes from
readings
knows techniques for answering "Class
Essay Test Questions"
can describe the complete process in the
writing of a 5 paragraph paper
