This document discusses conventions in writing and their importance. It defines conventions as the standard practices and forms used in writing. It explains that conventions help establish an author's ethos or character, and allow ideas to be expressed effectively in writing. The document provides examples of using proofreading marks to correct conventions in student writing. It encourages reviewing conventions and asking questions about any concepts that are unclear.

1. Integrating ConventionsAcross Content Areas August 2011 M. Dunbar

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4. Why do they care?Vocabulary opportunity: ethos

7. Correcting Errorsin Conventions Correct the student writing sample for conventions. Practice with the proofreading marks. Student prompt: Write an essay in which you argue for or against school-sponsored athletics.

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14. Proper end punctuation