Web Scavenger Hunt
Go to http://greatsource.com/iwrite/ and answer the following questions.
1. List three groups of people who can use this website.
Teachers,Students,and Parents
2. What are the six traits of effective writing?
- Ideas
- Organization
- Voice
- Word choice
- Sentence fluency
- conventions
3. Find the glossary on this site. Define this word: “Edit”
Edit: To correct the mechanics, usage, spelling, and grammar in writing or a change to writing designed to improve the mechanics, usage, spelling, and grammar.
4. Find the Grammar Handbook. What is the rule for using commas in phrases and clauses?
5. List the five forms of writing covered on this site.
- Narrative
- Persuasive
- Expository
- Research
- Response tolit
6. What are four strategies you can use before a test to improve your test-taking skills?
7. List three places where you can publish your writing.
8. When requesting feedback, what is the first thing the author has to do?
The author introduces and reads his or her piece aloud.
9. Find and watch the peer editing video. What is the first piece of advice that Jamal gives to the author?
10. You will be assigned a persuasive essay. What is the first thing you need to do when you begin drafting (writing) your essay.
