ARMS Writing Method Techniques

The video tutorial introduces the ARMS method for revising writing, which stands for Add, Remove, Move, and Substitute. It explains each step in detail, providing examples and questions to guide the revision process. The method helps improve writing by adding necessary details, removing redundant content, moving sentences for better flow, and substituting overused words with more interesting ones. By following these steps, writers can enhance their drafts and prepare for editing.

What does the ARMS acronym stand for in the writing revision process?

• Arrange, Reorder, Modify, Substitute

• Analyze, Revise, Modify, Simplify

• Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

• Add, Reorder, Modify, Simplify

Which step in the writing process comes before revising?

• Publishing

• Drafting

• Brainstorming

• Editing

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Editing

• Pre-writing

• Drafting

• Revising

In the 'Add' step, what can you include to enhance your writing?

• Descriptive details

• Complex jargon

• Repetitive phrases

• Unnecessary words

What is an example of adding descriptive adjectives in a sentence?

• My favorite snack is delicious.

• My favorite snack is popcorn, which is tasty.

• My favorite snack is buttery and crunchy popcorn.

• My favorite snack is popcorn.

What is the main purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To improve the flow of writing

• To add unnecessary details

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

What should you consider removing during the 'Remove' step?

• Main ideas

• Unnecessary words

• Supporting sentences

• Important details

Why might you remove the word 'fun' from the sentence 'Going to the movies is a fantastic activity and so fun'?

• It is a positive word.

• It is redundant.

• It is a negative word.

• It is too descriptive.

What is the purpose of the 'Move' step in the ARMS method?

• To substitute words with synonyms

• To rearrange sentences for clarity

• To remove unnecessary words

• To add more sentences

In the sentence 'She serves sandwiches to the children on paper plates,' where should 'on paper plates' be moved?

• Before 'to the children'

• After 'serves'

• After 'children'

• Before 'sandwiches'