REVIEW

=**__REVIEW__**= Summary Sentence - restates/rewords/paraphrases what you said in the paragraph //EXAMPLE:// Ralp is working hard at track and wants to continue to improve his time.
 * Paragraph Writing**
 * 1) Topic Sentence - lets the reader know what the paragraph is going to be about
 * 2) Body - talks about the main idea/T.S. with 1) examples 2) explanation/reasoning 3) facts
 * 3) Conclusion Sentence - makes a judgement/inference about what you work; similar to your opinion of what you wrote //EXAMPLE//: Ralph has a good chance to win a college scholarship in track


 * Types of Writing**
 * 1) Descriptive to describe
 * 2) Persuasive to persuade
 * 3) Informative to inform
 * 4) Narrative to narrate; to tell
 * 5) Expository/Explanatory to explain


 * Descriptive Writing**
 * describes a person, place, thing or idea
 * uses adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs
 * appeals to the senses
 * paints a picture in the readers mind


 * Writing Process**
 * 1) Prewriting - brainstorming, organizing your ideas, RAFTS
 * 2) Drafting
 * 3) Revisions
 * 4) Editing
 * 5) Publishing

RAFTS = role, audience, format, topic, strong verb Clearly lays out the intention of tyour writing and where it is going. Helps to focus your writing.
 * What is the purpose of RAFTS? Why are they so important?**