Two things make the trait of IDEAS work: a strong central message and all the details that bring that message to life. All writing begins with something to say - a story to tell, a concept to explain, an argument to make. That's why the trait of IDEAS is foundational. Everything else - organization, voice, the words you choose, the way you form your sentences - rotates around your IDEAS to influence your message. And, the effectiveness of your message depends on finding the right details - just enough details - to grab and hold your readers' attention.
In this unit, we will practice strategies for doing just that. You will learn how to
In this unit, we will practice strategies for doing just that. You will learn how to
- Find a Topic
- Focus the Topic
- Develop the Topic
- Use Details