English // Writing Composition

Writing Craft Vocabulary

Know and use the vocabulary of writing craft and effect — form, structure, register, tone, voice, coherence, cohesion, argument, evidence, perspective, rhetoric, technique, formal, informal, and style — and understand that these words describe choices writers make intentionally to achieve a particular effect on the reader

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If the learner is writing a persuasive letter compared to a story, can they explain the difference in 'tone' and 'register' — and why they'd make different word choices for each one?

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  • Explain the difference between 'formal register' and 'informal register' and give an example of when each is appropriate
  • Use terms like 'coherence', 'cohesion', and 'paragraph structure' accurately when discussing or improving their own writing
  • Identify the 'purpose', 'audience', and 'form' of a piece of writing and explain how these shape the language choices

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Writing Craft Vocabulary

Ages 8 to 11 // Language

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  • Revising and editing (age 7+)Required

    Writing Composition // Ages 7 to 11

    Evaluating and editing for consistency requires vocabulary of 'coherence', 'cohesion', 'register', and 'style'

  • Revising and editing (age 8+)Required

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 9

    Critical self-reading of writing requires vocabulary to name what is and isn't working: 'coherence', 'tone', 'structure'

  • Choosing Form and Tone for Your AudienceRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 9 to 10

    Identifying audience, purpose, form, tone, and register before writing requires all these as named vocabulary

  • Writing for an audienceRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 9 to 11

    Producing coherent writing for task/purpose/audience requires these as precise, understood concepts

  • Basic Informational WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 6 to 11

    Informative/explanatory writing requires 'form', 'structure', 'coherence', and 'evidence' vocabulary

  • Structured Opinion WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 6 to 11

    Opinion writing with a point of view requires 'argument', 'evidence', 'perspective', and 'formal' vocabulary

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  • Narrative WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 7 to 11

    Developed narrative requires craft vocabulary including 'structure', 'voice', 'technique', and 'style'

  • Vivid Word ChoicesHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 10

    Choosing vivid and precise words to create effects requires understanding 'technique', 'tone', and 'style'

  • Short Research ProjectsHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 11

    Research projects require 'evidence', 'argument', 'perspective', and 'purpose' vocabulary

  • Planning NarrativesHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 10 to 11

    Planning narrative like authors requires vocabulary of 'technique', 'structure', 'voice', and 'style'

  • Layout and Formatting in Informational WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 10 to 11

    Layout devices guide readers through structure; 'structure', 'coherence', and 'form' vocabulary is helpful

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