Writing Trait: Focus and Coherence

What is a characteristic of a piece of writing with good Focus and Coherence?
1. There is no beginning or ending.
2. Each paragraph is focused on one related idea.
3. The writer treats the topic in an interesting way.
4. Sentences are varied and effective.
What is a characteristic of a piece of writing with good Focus and Coherence?
1. The writing has a beginning, relevant details, and a conclusion.
2. There are sudden shifts between ideas.
3. The writing sounds genuine and unique.
4. There are very few errors in grammar and spelling.
What is a characteristic of a piece of writing with poor Focus and Coherence?
1. There are many sudden shifts between ideas.
2. The writing is not interesting. There's no critical, creative, or analytical thinking.
3. The writing is all focused on one main idea.
4. There are many awkward sentences.
What is a characteristic of a piece of writing with poor Focus and Coherence?
1. No organizing strategy is evident.
2. Ideas are just listed.
3. There is no sesnse of the writer's voice.
4. The writing feels incomplete and doesn't have a beginning and an ending.
Why should there be good Focus and Coherence in your writing?
1. The reader will pay attention if you introduce your topic and stay focused on it.
2. Frequent errors can be a barrier to understanding.
3. You need to give the reader a good sense of you as a unique writer.
4. Your writing needs to be interesting so your audience doesn't get bored.