Pre-Writing and Topic Selection

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What is the primary purpose of pre-writing?

  • To decide on and plan what you will write about (correct)
  • To gather sources for research
  • To write the first draft of your paragraph
  • To finalize your writing and prepare for editing

Which of the following is an example of a narrow topic?

  • The impact of technology on education
  • Different types of schools in the world
  • My favorite vacation destination
  • The ages of my brothers and sisters (correct)

Why is it important to choose a topic that is not too broad?

  • It makes it easier to write a longer paragraph
  • It allows for multiple perspectives in writing
  • It leads to a structured and cohesive argument
  • It can overwhelm the writer with too many ideas (correct)

What is a suitable way to narrow down the topic of 'schools'?

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Which statement reflects an effective pre-writing strategy?

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Flashcards

Pre-writing

Planning your writing before you start writing.

Broad topic

A topic that is too general; it has too many ideas to write about in a short piece.

Narrow topic

A topic that is specific; it doesn't have too many ideas to write about.

Paragraph topic

The subject of a paragraph, a group of sentences about something.

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Paragraph Length

A paragraph typically contains 5 to 10 sentences focusing on a single idea.

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Study Notes

Pre-Writing

  • Pre-writing is the process of deciding what to write about and planning the writing.
  • This involves choosing a topic, gathering ideas, and editing those ideas.

Choosing and Narrowing a Topic

  • A paragraph is typically five to ten sentences long.
  • Choose a topic that is not too narrow or too broad.
  • A narrow topic has few ideas, while a broad topic has many.
  • Examples:
    • Narrow: Ages of siblings
    • Broad: Schools
    • Narrowed: Secondary schools in a specific country
    • Narrowed: Popular school clubs
    • Narrowed: University entrance exams

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