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Prewriting, Organization, Topic Sentences (RL)

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show Prewriting  
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show Prewriting, Brainstorm  
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As soon as Doris finishes reading the topic, she starts writing furiously about everything she can think of when she is processing the essay topic. In what step of the writing process is Doris, and what is she producing?   show
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show Prewriting, Cluster map  
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Terrance knows he has to write his paper, and he knows what points he wants to develop, but he still feels scattered and disorganized. What should Terrance do to organize his thoughts in the most useful way to start his writing?   show
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Ambrose's professor said that his writing lacked focus and direction and that the ideas were random and disconnected. What does Ambrose need to make sure that he provides for his reader?   show
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show Coherence  
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Theo’s professor wrote “Off topic” several times on his paper. Theo knew when he wrote the paper that everything connected because he had a thorough outline. If Theo’s paper doesn’t lack unity in his own head, what is most likely to be the problem?   show
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Elizabeth’s professor put question marks on her paper. Later, he told her that her paper went off on a tangent about unrelated ideas that got him off track as he read. What does Elizabeth need to concentrate on improving for the next assignment?   show
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What two elements MUST be in every topic sentence?   show
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show Revision  
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What is the difference between revision and proofreading?   show
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What is the purpose of a Top-to-Bottom read-through?   show
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What is the purpose of a Bottom-to-Top read-through?   show
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show Read back through the paper to eliminate obvious grammar and spelling errors  
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