Properties of a Well-Written Text PDF

PROPERTIES OF A WELL- WRITTEN TEXT 2  ANALYSIS: 1. WHAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMONALITY BETWEEN THE TWO FEATURED WOMEN? 2. WHICH STATEMENTS/ SENTENCES SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER?  PROPERTIES OF A WELL- WRITTEN TEXT  Organization- logically arranged idea or message, clear an...

PROPERTIES OF A WELL- WRITTEN TEXT 2  ANALYSIS: 1. WHAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMONALITY BETWEEN THE TWO FEATURED WOMEN? 2. WHICH STATEMENTS/ SENTENCES SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER?  PROPERTIES OF A WELL- WRITTEN TEXT  Organization- logically arranged idea or message, clear and readable ; can be achieved through the physical format (ex. headings and subheadings, bullet points or font emphasis), signal words (textual cues as linear narration, question and answer), structure (framework of the text as Beginning: thesis statement, Middle: supporting details, End: conclusion, summary, final message) PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT  Coherence & Cohesion- the text is easier to follow and understand; there is a connection of ideas to the central concept of a text (cohesion) and there is a relationship of ideas between sentences (coherence). 5  PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT  Unity- the sub points and supporting details are relevant to the theme or idea of the text 6  PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT  Language Use- the choice of right words that accurately capture your ideas as a writer; can be achieved by avoiding:  Misused Words Words with Unwanted Connotations Technical or Highfalutin Words 7  PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT Mechanics- considered the conventions in writing such as: spelling, punctuation, and capitalization 8 ACTIVITY In small groups, have students discuss what they think about the following questions. 1. What was remarkable about the person featured in each story? 2. Cite the commonalities the stories both shared. 3. What motivation have their stories given to you as a reader? 4. What is your perspective about women? 5. How did these reading texts influence your perspective? 6. Which property of a well-written text is achieved in each text? 9 10