Read the following and decide: good writing or bad writing?
The magnetic shapes come in vibrant colors like red, orange, yellow, Kelly green and magenta. They can be connected to form two- or three-dimensional forms.
Kids can construct cubes, tetrahedrons, hexagonal prisms, hour glasses and hearts.
This toy is made with 360-degree rotating magnets inside, so each side connects with a perfect fit to the side of another piece.
With these geometric shapes of squares, triangles and hexagons, kids can develop mathematical and geometric understanding while playing. Even three-year-olds can do it!
Here’s my take. See if you agree.
- The passage talks around a topic (a magnetic toy), but the passage doesn’t state a main, controlling idea. Is the toy new? Is it unlike any other toy? Does it develop math skills in toddlers better than other toys? What is the point of the passage?
- The passage contains details, but they are presented in random order. Is the color more important than the forms the shapes can be made into? Is the magnets’ fit more vital than the toy’s educational value?
- Without an overall controlling idea, a conclusion can’t emphasize it. The ending is fun, but does it state the point of the passage? What is the point of the passage?
So my take is that this is bad writing.