Lesson 8: Becoming a Stronger Writer

When do we use the persuasive writing form?

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  to paint a picture using sensory words

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  to get others to agree with our opinion

  
  

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  to tell a story from beginning to end

  
  

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  to explain the steps in a process

  
  

What type of graphic organizer is best to use to plan compare and contrast writing?

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  Plot Diagram

  
  

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  Concept Map

  
  

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  Venn Diagram

  
  

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  KWL chart

  
  

What does the C in the CUPS process stand for?

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  Connections

  
  

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  Comparisons

  
  

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  Canonization

  
  

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  Capitalization

  
  

What is the acronym that stands for the steps in the revision process?

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  EDIT

  
  

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  CUPS

  
  

• LOLS

• ARMS

Why do most writers use the revision process?

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  to make their writing stronger

  
  

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  to sell more books and make money

  
  

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  to check their sources for reliability

  
  

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  to prove to others they are good writers

  
  

What is it called when the material you submit for an assignment is 100% yours? 

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  Dynamic Writing

  
  

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  Academic Integrity

  
  

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  Grading Rubric

  
  

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  Responsible Citizenship

  
  

 What type of details are placed in the middle or overlapping area of a Venn Diagram?

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  specific details

  
  

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  pizza details

  
  

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  individual details

  
  

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  shared details

  
  

What do we call the form of writing that uses vivid, sensory language when writing about a person, object, place, or event?

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  Narrative

  
  

• Expository

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  Descriptive

  
  

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  Persuasive

  
  

Which form of writing do you often see in stories and movies?

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  Persuasive

  
  

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  Descriptive

  
  

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  Expository

  
  

• Narrative

How can I contact the Lead Teacher and ask a question about the course?

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  send a Canvas message to the Lead Teacher

  
  

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  message the specialist who grades your work

  
  

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  call Mizzou Academy and ask to speak to the teacher

  
  

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  submit it on your assignment