(TUC) Thematic Unit: Choices - Conventions Lesson

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Thematic Unit: Choices - Conventions Lesson 

Students may view the subject of writing conventions in a negative light. If we did not use conventions in our writing, no one would be able to understand what we are saying. Conventions are the organizational structure to writing. In this unit, students will gain an understanding of conventions and will practice using these techniques.

 

Essential Questions

  1. What are conventions?
  2. What are some basic rules of grammar?
  3. Why do we use conventions in writing?

 

Key Terms

  •  Writing Conventions: The rules of the English language that include spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and paragraphing.

 

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