Comparing Stylistic Effects and Sentence Structure in Workplace Writing

 

Using the sample Letter of Recommendation, students select sentences from the letter to analyze and evaluate for sentence structure and lengths
for stylistic effects.  Reference The Writer’s Workout Book, Art Peterson, 1996 and Jim Burke’s The English Teacher’s Companion for instructional
support.  Use the Comparing Stylistic Effects and Sentence Structure graphic organizer to help revise and experiment with sentence styles and structures. 
Create as many panels as needed.

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences from the sample Letter of Recommendation that allow you to focus on sentence structure: noun/verb choice
(specifics), consistent tone/details, concise writing (simple/direct).

 

Sentence Structure Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences that allow you to focus on stylistic effect of workplace writing: bullets, short paragraphs, concise sentences,
business letter formatting, and detail selections.

 

Stylistic Effect Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences from the sample Letter of Recommendation that allow you to focus on sentence structure: noun/verb choice
(specifics), consistent tone/details, concise writing (simple/direct).

 

Sentence Structure Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences that allow you to focus on stylistic effect of workplace writing: bullets, short paragraphs, concise sentences,
 business letter formatting, and detail selections.

 

Stylistic Effect Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences from the sample Letter of Recommendation that allow you to focus on sentence structure: noun/verb choice

(specifics), consistent tone/details, concise writing (simple/direct).

 

Sentence Structure Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences that allow you to focus on stylistic effect of workplace writing: bullets, short paragraphs, concise sentences,

business letter formatting, and detail selections.

 

Stylistic Effect Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences from the sample Letter of Recommendation that allow you to focus on sentence structure: noun/verb choice

(specifics), consistent tone/details, concise writing (simple/direct).

 

Sentence Structure Practice

Original Text
Revised Text

 

Select a sentence or set of sentences that allow you to focus on stylistic effect of workplace writing: bullets, short paragraphs, concise sentences,

business letter formatting, and detail selections.

 

Stylistic Effect Practice

Original Text
Revised Text