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Jr. High Writing Essential Vocabulary
32 Jr. High writing vocab words
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8th Grade
08/20/2013

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Acrostic Poem
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Poems formed by writing a name or word vertically and then creating a poem where each line begins with one letter of that name or word
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Audience
Definition
To whom a writer is writing a piece/article/story; who is reading the work
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Body (letter)
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The main part of a letter where the writer's message is written
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Body Paragraph
Definition
Paragraph between the introduction and the conclusion that develops points to support the thesis
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Brainstorming
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A technique to stimulating creative thinking and developing new ideas by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion
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Closing (letter)
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The part of a letter that states the author's relationship to the reader, such as, "Your friend," or "Sincerely,"
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Conclusion
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The last paragraph in an essay that sums up ideas and reflects back on the paper
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Concrete details
Definition
Specific details that form the backbone or core of the body paragraphs, including specific facts, examples, descriptions, illustrations, support, evidence, quotations, or plot references
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Concrete Poetry
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Visual poetry where words are placed to create an idea through shape
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Conventions
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The mechanical correctness of the writing - spelling, grammar and usage, paraphrasing, capitalization, punctuation, etc.
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Draft
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A first version of writing in which ideas are developed and shaped with concrete examples
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Final Draft
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The final version of a piece of work
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Friendly Letter
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A personal letter that might be written to a friend, relative, or acquaintance
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Heading (letter)
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The section of a letter containing the author's address and the date
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Hook
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The first sentence of an essay structured writing that hooks the reader's attention and makes them want to read more
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Ideas
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The content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details (documented support, elaboration, anecdotes, images) that enrich and develop the theme by building understanding or holding the reader's attention
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Inside Address (business letter)
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The name and address of the company/person to whom you are writing
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Introduction
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The first paragraph in an essay which includes the topic and states the thesis
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Organization
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The structure of a piece, the logical pattern of ideas; begins with a purposeful, engaging lead and wraps up with a satisfying and thought-provoing conclusion. In between, the writer takes care to link each detail or new development to a larger picture, build it to a turning point or key revelation, and always includes strong transitions
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Parallel Poem
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Poetry that utilizes repetition and begins or ends with the same phrase or contains repetition
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Peer Response
Definition
Responses and reaction to a paper created by other students
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Presentation
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Combines both visual and verbal elements; it is the way that message is exhibited on paper; how it looks and is lined up; follows proper form
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Proofreading/Editing
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The process of reading and rereading in order to find errors in a piece of writing
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Publication
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the act of sharing writing with an audience through writing; to clean up a work for distribution and sharing
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Revising
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The process of modifying or changing a text, including adding, deleting, or substituting ideas
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Rhyme
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Verse of poetry having correspondence in the terminal sounds of the lines ( the ending sounds are the same or similar)
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Salutation
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The section of a letter that introduces to whom the letter is for, usually starts, "Dear..."
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Sentence Fluency
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The rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear, not just to the eye; achieved through logic, phrasing, alliteration, rhyme, and structure
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Thesis
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The sentences that make a claim or summarize the focus of a paper; found in the introduction
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Transitions
Definition
To move from one part of writing to another using words, phrases, or sentences that assure smoothness and continuity
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Voice
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The writer's unique and personal expressing emerging through words; the presence of the writer on page, shows the writers passion and concern for the topic and audience; the text seems to come to life, as if the writer was there reading it to you
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Word Choice
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The use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader; the skill in choosing words that create just the right mood, impression, or image in the heard and mind of the reader
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