Revising Paragraph Order in Writing

This video tutorial teaches how to write a compelling letter by revising paragraph order. It reviews the writing process, highlights common revision mistakes, and provides a structured approach to reorder paragraphs for maximum impact. The tutorial includes an example and a step-by-step guide to ensure the letter ends with the most compelling reason.

What is the main focus of this lesson on writing?

• Revising paragraph order

• Writing a conclusion

• Generating new ideas

• Editing grammar

Which stage of the writing process involves revising and editing?

• Fourth stage

• Third stage

• Second stage

• First stage

What common mistake do writers make when revising?

• Ignoring paragraph order

• Using complex vocabulary

• Writing too many drafts

• Adding too much evidence

What is the first step in reordering paragraphs?

• Add new evidence

• Edit for grammar

• Reread your paragraphs

• Write a new draft

Which paragraph should contain the most compelling reason?

• First paragraph

• Second paragraph

• Middle paragraph

• Last paragraph

What should the first paragraph of a letter contain?

• A list of reasons

• The most compelling reason

• A compelling piece of evidence

• A closing statement

In the example given, which paragraph was considered the most compelling?

• The opening paragraph

• Paragraph C

• Paragraph B

• Paragraph A

What is the recommended order for presenting reasons in a letter?

• Compelling, most compelling, more compelling

• More compelling, compelling, most compelling

• Compelling, more compelling, most compelling

• Most compelling, more compelling, compelling

Why is it important to consider paragraph order?

• To make the letter longer

• To build a stronger argument

• To use more complex words

• To reduce editing time

What is the final step in revising paragraph order?

• Add more evidence

• Write a new draft

• Reorder paragraphs to end with the most compelling reason

• Edit for grammar