| Hooks and Leads |
| #1 |
What is a hook/lead? |
A hook/lead is the first sentence in a piece of writing. It grabs the reader's attention. |
| #2 |
What are the eight types of hooks/leads? |
Question, Quote, Dialogue, Startling Statistic, Onomatopoeia, Poem, Song, and Interjection |
| #3 |
What type of hook is this: 'There's nothing to fear, but fear itself.' -FDR |
Quote |
| #4 |
What type of hook is this: What is the greatest movie ever made? |
Question |
| #5 |
Why are hooks/leads important? |
They create lasting impressions on the reader and grab the reader's attention. It makes them want to keep reading! |
| The Writing Process |
| #1 |
What is the writing process? |
The writing process is the steps that one takes to write effectively. |
| #2 |
List the five steps in the writing process. |
Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing |
| #3 |
What are lower order concerns? |
Mechanics (Spelling, grammar, etc.) |
| #4 |
How many drafts do you need to write before you are happy with the finished product? |
As many as it takes |
| #5 |
What is the difference between revising and editing? |
Revising focus on higher order concerns (organization/structure), while editing focuses on fixing the mechanics (spelling, grammar, etc.). |
| Spicing Up Writing |
| #1 |
What details can you include to engage your reader's senses? |
Sensory Details |
| #2 |
What is word choice? |
Well-chosen, specific words that clarifies (clear's up) a writer's ideas and meaning. |
| #3 |
When a writer describes a character's appearance, actions, and words, is he/she using show or tell? |
Show |
| #4 |
The __________ and ___________ of a writer/character make the reader more interested and connected to a piece of writing. |
Thoughts and Feelings |
| #5 |
Other than thoughts and feelings, how else can a character express him/herself? |
A character can express him/herself through dialogue. |
| Making a Personal Narrative |
| #1 |
What is a personal narrative? |
It is a narrative written by you about your an experience or event that changed you in some way. |
| #2 |
What three elements make a personal narrative come to life? |
Descriptions, dialogue, and action/suspense |
| #3 |
From what point of view is a personal narrative written? |
First person |
| #4 |
In which tense is a personal narrative usually written? |
Past tense |
| #5 |
Is this an appropriate personal narrative topic: 'What I Did During My Summer Vacation.' Why or Why not? |
No. It is not a life changing event--just a summary of your summer. |
