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Writing Workshop 2 (continued)
1st person 2nd person
3rd person
Words used to describe an individual being spoken about: he, she, it, him, her, his, hers, its
Words used to describe a group that includes the individual speaking: we, us, ourselves, ours
Words used to describe the group being spoken: you, yourself, yours
Words used to describe the group being spoken about: they, them, theirs
Pronouns
Check Your Understanding
Now that the class essay has been drafted, refer to the Scoring Guide to help determine how well the essay meets the expectations. After looking at the Scoring Guide,
• Underline the topic and the claim or thesis in the introduction.
• Identify the reasons given in each paragraph that prove that the thesis is correct.
Consider the following:
• What concerns and opposing viewpoints of the audience are mentioned?
• Is there a strong connection (relevance) between the evidence and the claim in
each body paragraph?
• Are the body paragraphs placed in the order that makes the most sense and
clearly supports the argument?
• Does the essay rely primarily on sound reasoning rather than emotional appeals?
• How does the conclusion include a call to action and offer closure?
• What transitions connect the ideas being developed?
Revising for Language and Writer’s Craft
Language Activity—Pronoun Use: Agreement in Number and Person
One way writers establish ethos or credibility in their arguments is by paying attention to the conventions of writing, such as correct spelling and verb tenses, and correct use of pronouns. The activity below examines the proper agreement of pronouns in number and person.
Closely read the following definitions:
Pronoun: a word that replaces a noun
Antecedent: the noun(s) that the pronoun is replacing
Example: John laughed and then turned our eyes to his feet.
Which pronoun does not agree in person and number to the antecedent, John? our
Because antecedent and pronoun have such a strong connection, it is important that they agree in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second or third).
Review of Pronouns: Person and Number
Singular
8 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
Words used to describe the individual speaking: I, me, myself, mine
Plural
Words used to describe an individual being spoken to: you, yourself, yours
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