Lesson 2: Properties of Well-Written Text

READING AND WRITING LESSON 2 PROPERTIES OF WELL WRITTEN TEXT Properties of a Well-Written Text In academic terms, a text is defined as written material or piece of writing such as an article, essay, book, magazine, or newspaper. For a paragraph or any composition to be e...

READING AND WRITING LESSON 2 PROPERTIES OF WELL WRITTEN TEXT Properties of a Well-Written Text In academic terms, a text is defined as written material or piece of writing such as an article, essay, book, magazine, or newspaper. For a paragraph or any composition to be effective, it must always consider the properties of a well- written text which includes organization, cohesion and coherence, language use, and mechanics. ORGANIZATION This is also known as an arrangement that refers to the structural framework for writing. COHERENCE & COHESION When ideas are organized well, a text can achieve coherence and cohesion. Coherence refers to the overall sense of unity in a text. On the other hand, cohesion is the connection of ideas both at the sentence level and at the paragraph level.  It LANGUAGE refers to the USE appropriateness of word/vocabulary usage. Proper language use enables you, the writer, to capture the message that you want to give to your readers.  CONCRETE AND SPECIFIC LANGUAGE Concrete language involves tangible qualities/characteristics and things we know through our senses. Specific language designates particular items or individuals’ cases.  CONCISE LANGUAGE It is using a minimal amount of effective terms to convey one’s argument. FAMILIAR LANGUAGE It refers to words/ terms that the reader easily recognizes and understands because they use them regularly. PRECISE LANGUAGE Through the use of precise language, vocabulary of specific nouns, and vivid verbs, you can construct clear mental images and avoid wordiness. CONSTRUCTIVE LANGUAGE The use of constructive language expresses a potentially negative in a positive way, while destructive language leads the reader to blame and criticism, causing defensiveness.  MECHANICS These are conventions that have to be considered in writing. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are some of the examples.