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English III - Alpha Omega Academy

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A. Exercise One: Reviewing the Six Traits of WritingWatch the following overview videos on the Six+1 Traits. (Each video is less than five minutes.)Part I: http://www.screencast.com/t/CJlPiI6EPart II: http://www.screencast.com/t/PlhC8WQiOcPart <strong>III</strong>: http://www.screencast.com/t/1guOAEFlXbfdAnswer the following questions about the videos in the space provided.1. What three parts will be included in a paper with good Organization?2. Which trait deals with the rhythm and flow of the language in a paper?3. What does the trait of Presentation deal with?B. Exercise Two: Respond to FeedbackGo back to the graded copy of the first draft of your essay. Look at what yourteacher said about your draft and respond by answering the following questions.Spend some time thinking about both your essay and the trait(s) your teacher hasrecommended for improvement. Later, you will have a chance to talk to yourteacher about that trait(s), ways to improve your essay, and any other questions youmight have. Your answer should not be limited to the space provided. The spacewill expand as you give your answer.1. What trait(s) did your teacher recommend for you to work on in this essay?2. What does a paper that is strong in this trait look like?3. Which weak areas have you found in your essay? Explain with specific examples.Why do you think this area is weak? Later, when you talk to your teacher, be readyto discuss these weaknesses.4. What are your ideas about how to make your paper stronger in this trait? List concreteideas.17

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