6.10 C Organization in Writing

What is the purpose of an introduction in organized writing?

• To summarize important points

• To grab the reader's interest and set the direction for the writing

• To leave the reader with final thoughts or things to consider

• To connect ideas together based on the structure of your ideas

Today, like every day, Micah passed the hole in the fence as he walked to Sam’s house.  But today, he returned to the hole.  Micah was concerned, thinking hard about where it might lead.  Did it lead to peril?  Did danger lurk on the other side? 

Which sentence could be added as the last sentence for a fiction introduction?

• Another example...

• Beauty was all around.

• Wings allow butterflies to fly in the sky.

• It was time to unravel the mystery of the hole in the fence.

What is the purpose of organizational patterns in writing?

• To connect ideas together based on the structure of your ideas

• To summarize important points

• To grab the reader's interest and set the direction for the writing

• To leave the reader with final thoughts or things to consider

Which transition word should be added between the two sentences: 'As she got closer, she noticed the snake did not appear vicious and ready to attack. ______, it seemed very calm.'

• Instead

• Obviously

• For instance

• However

Mr. Erikson, an avid photographer, feels that it’s important to capture the seemingly unremarkable moments of everyday life.  _________, these small moments that make us who we are might be forgotten.

Which transition word should be added to the beginning of sentence 2?

• Otherwise

• In addition

• Nevertheless

• Furthermore

Scientists are still studying exactly how laughter works and why we find some things funnier than others.  There is still a lot to learn, but doctors have already discovered proof that laughter has both physical and mental benefits.  It boosts your immune system and lowers your blood pressure.  It also helps reduce stress.  Regardless of the science behind laughter, one thing is clear: laughter is good for you! 

Which sentence would be the best closing sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of laughter?

• Laughter might just be the best medicine, after all.

• I hope scientists continue their research on laughter.

• Without laughter, people would not be healthy.

• The author would like to add a closing sentence to this paragraph.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in organized writing? There may be more than one answer possible.

• To connect ideas together based on the structure of your ideas

• To summarize important points

• To grab the reader's interest and set the direction for the writing

• To leave the reader with final thoughts or things to consider

What is the purpose of transitions in writing? Ex. however, in contrast, in addition, likewise, etc.

• To connect ideas together based on the structure of your ideas

• To summarize important points

• To grab the reader's interest and set the direction for the writing

• To leave the reader with final thoughts or things to consider

Kinetic and potential energy keep everything working.  Objects rest with potential energy, and others move with kinetic energy.  Life wouldn’t be possible without them.  

Which sentence would be the best closing sentence for a paragraph about potential and kinetic energy?

• The next time you sit down to do something, think about how potential or kinetic energy will be used.

• I hope you learned a lot about these two types of energy.

• We need to work harder to understand how we use energy.

• There are two more types of energy you can learn about as well.

(1) We have all had to work on group projects, and sometimes they go well,

at other times they don’t. (2) You might think, why can’t I just work alone? (3) If working with other people slows you down, you’re probably competitive, and being competitive is not negative, especially in situations like sports. (4) When you grow up, you’ll likely have to compete in the business world. (5) So why choose collaboration over competition? (6) Go ahead and work with other people.

Which sentence should follow and serve as the controlling idea in an introductory paragraph about collaboration?

• Teamwork teaches important lessons.

• Working with others has many benefits.

• Step out of your comfort zone and try something different.

• Teamwork has many benefits, such as a shared workload and more creativity.