How do you feel today?
- 😀 Happy
- 😴 Sleepy
- 😞 Sad
- 🤔 Thoughtful
- 🤩 Excited
What are some common typing mistakes that people make and how can you avoid them?
Checkin: Draw/write - What good things might happen if you try something new?
In a few words, describe what it means to you to 'write well.'
In one word, describe how you feel about writing a research paper?
What types of research papers have you written before?
During the 16th century, it was considered socially acceptable for a married couple to exchange love letters written in a secret code that only they could understand. The first book ever written with a typewriter was Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The longest sentence in the English language is 189,819 letters long. It was written by American author Jonathan Coe in his 2003 novel The Rotters' Club.
Did you know?
What techniques do you use to make sure your writing is clear and concise?
Work together in pairs: What are two key components of effective writing that you have learned this year?
Brain break: Draw an ice cream cone floating in outer space with an alien taking a lick
Which of the following is not a part of the writing process?
- Proofreading
- Brainstorming
- Listening
What does it mean to revise your writing?
- To add more information later on
- To edit and improve your draft
- To write down your first ideas
What is it called when you copy someone else's work without giving proper credit?
- Rewriting
- Plagiarism
- Research