Chapters 1-4 Summary!

Chapter 1

YOU, THE WRITER

Why do you write?

• To Share
• To Persuade
• To Inform
• To Enjoy

What do you write?

• Fiction Stories
• E-mails
• Blogs
• Thoughts
• Books

How can you find ideas?

You can find ideas by:

• Observing
• Reading
• Watching

How can you keep track of ideas?

You can keep track of ideas by:

• Starting an Idea Notebook
• Keeping a Personal Journal
• Free Writing

How can you get started?

• Get comfortable
• Have your materials ready
• Spend time wisely

How do you work with others?

• Brainstorming
• Cooperative Writing
• Peer Feedback

Chapter 2

TYPES OF WRITING

Genres and Forms

Genres are types of writing.

• Each genre has a specific purpose.
• Each genre has specific characteristics.

Forms is the way texts are structured.

Selecting Genres

In some writing situations, you may need to select the correct genre.

• To entertain, you may need to write a humorous essay.
• To describe an emotion, writing a poem helps.
• To persuade someone, you may need to write a persuasive essay.

Nonfiction Narration

Is any kind of literary text that tells a story about real people. 

Types:

• Personal Narratives
• Biographical Narratives
• Blogs
• Diary & Journal Entries
• Eyewitness Accounts
• Autobiography

Fiction Narration

Is any story (or book) that tells a fictional tale, or one which isn't true.

Types:

• Realistic Fiction
• Fantasy Stories
• Historical Fiction
• Mystery Stories
• Myths and Legends
• Science Fiction
• Tall Tales

Poetry and Description

Expresses ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events and ideas.

Types:

• Ballad
• Free Verse
• Prose Poem
• Sonnet
• Haiku

Exposition

Is writing that seeks to communicate ideas to specific audiences.

Types:

• Analytical Essay
• Compare-and-Contrast Essay
• Cause-and-Effect Essay
• Classification Essay
• Problem-Solution Essay
• Pro-Con Essay
• Newspaper and Magazine Articles
• Internet Articles
• On-Demand Writing

Persuasion

Aims to influence the actions of a specific audience on specific issues.

Types:

• Argumentative Essays
• Persuasive Speeches
• Editorials
• Reviews
• Advertisements
• Letters to the Editor
• Propaganda

Chapter 3

THE WRITING PROCESS

Writing Traits

The Writing Process

What is the Writing Process?

Writing is a process because your idea goes through a series of changes before the product is finished.

Revision ARMS

Chapter 4

SENTENCES, PARAGRAPHS AND COMPOSITIONS

Sentences

A sentence is a group of words with two main parts: a subject and a predicate.

Writing Strong Sentences

To write strong sentences/paragraphs, you need to:

• Combine Sentences
• Use Compound Elements
• Form Compound Sentences
• Use Subordination

Paragraphs

A paragraph is built from a group of sentences that share a common idea.
Writing Strong Paragraphs
To write strong paragraphs, you need to:

• Express Your Main Idea With a Clear Topic Sentence
• Write Effective Supporting Sentences
• Include a Variety of Sentence Lenghts, Structures, and Beginnings

Composition

Refers to the collective body of important features established by the author in their creation of literature.
The Parts of a Composition:

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion