writing is a social and personal activity {Ans: writing is used for communication with self and others and to foster thinking}conventions {Ans: mechanical correctness of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.}Sentence frames {Ans: Create to match the language demands}Idea {Ans: content or main message}Syntactic cues {Ans: Structure}Word choice {Ans: the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning}Organization {Ans: the internal structure of the piece}writing is situated in multiple contexts {Ans: writing is bound up in the writers spheres of activity, such as home, community, and school.}Semantic cues {Ans: Meaning}presentation {Ans: how the writing actually looks on the page}writing is a product {Ans: writing occurs in a variety of genres, each with key features, structures, and formats}Revision {Ans: -share drafts -participate constructively in discussions -make changes to reflect comments -make substantive rather than minor changes}publishing {Ans: -publish writing in an appropriate form -share completed writing with appropriate audience}Sentence fluency {Ans: the rhythm and flow of the language}Models {Ans: Use a variety of models and mentor texts both expert and grade level}Word walls {Ans: Content vocabulary; usepictures and videos}Prewriting {Ans: -choose topic & genre -gather & organize