Conventions

What are conventions?• Spelling• Grammar• Punctuation & capitalization

What’s the point?

To clarify the meaning and message, and to polish the piece of

writing.

Why do we need them?“Let’s kick, John!” said the coach.

“Let’s kick John!” said the coach.

Why do we need them?The butler stood at the door and

called the guests’ names.

The butler stood at the door and called the guests names.

Why do we need them?

How do you check for them?

Many people dont run splel cheek. BIG MISTAK. Few thigs make you

look stupder then speling erors.

Some common mistakes:“I” versus “me” “good” versus “well”“affect” versus “effect” “of” versus “have”“your” versus “you’re”“their” versus “they’re” versus “there”“accept” versus “except”“too” versus “two” versus “to”

How do you score them?• Spelling, though important, is not

everything.

• Look for both good and bad examples.

• Don’t include neatness (presentation)

• How much editing does it need?