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The Writing ProcessFive Easy Steps:
1. Planning2. Drafting3. Revising4. Editing5. Publishing
(Yes, you have to memorize these steps)
Step 1: PlanningWhat and How am I Going to Write?
A.Determine your Audience
•For whom are you writing?
•Should you use formal or informal language?
FORMAL
Hello. It is a pleasure to see you all again. I hope you enjoy this wonderful
lesson.
INFORMAL
Hey there! Great to see y’all again!
Hope ‘ya like this awesome lesson!
It’s totally cool!
Step 1: Planning
B. Determine your Purpose
Are you writing to:
Inform ?
Persuade ?
Entertain ?
Describe ?
Tell a story?
Step 1: PlanningC. Examine the Prompt
• Prompt – directions for writing• What are you supposed to write about?• What is the prompt or topic asking you to do?
• Example prompt:
Your teacher has given you an assignment to write an informative essay (you will learn what this means soon). Think about products that are useful every day. Write about these products. Be sure to explain your reasons with details.
Step 1: PlanningD. Generate Ideas
•Brainstorming
•Outlining
•Webbing/MappingEverydayProducts
Useful
computer
bed
automobile
Prompt: Think about products that are useful every day. Write about these products. Be sure to explainyour reasons with details.
Cellular phone
automobile
computer
Tooth brush
I. Useful Products
A. computer
B. bed
C. automobile
bed
Step 1: PlanningE. Organize Ideas
•Chronological Order – time sequence•First, second, third•First, next, finally
•Spatial Order – describing a space•From east to west, left to right•From top to bottom
•Order of Importance•Least important to most important idea
Step 1: PlanningF. Compose a clearly stated THESIS
•Thesis – one sentence that states the main points of an essay in order.
•Example:
Prompt: Your teacher has given you an assignment to write an informative essay (you will learn what this means soon). Think about products that are useful every day. Write about these products. Be sure to explain your reasons with details.
Thesis: Products that are essential to everyday living are a comfortable bed, a dependable computer, and a reliable automobile.
Step 2: Drafting
Write the essay!Add juicy details and clear descriptions to capture your readers interest.
Step 3: Revising
• Reread your paper and check for:
•Consistent point of view(First or Third Person)
•Transition words (first, next, finally, etc.)
•Good vocabulary!
•VIVID VERBS
•Important details
•Clear organization
To remember steps 3 and 4, Just
Call the cops!
Conventions – capitals, punctuation, and spelling.
Organization – Clear beginning, middle and end and
great details.
Powerful words –
strong verbs, precise nouns
Sentence Fluency –
varying sentence length and beginnings
Step 5: Publishing
•Re-write your story using the corrections you’ve made.
•Write in your nicest handwriting.
•Add an illustration if you choose.
•Turn it in! You’re done!
When you think of writing,think of the PIRATE diet.
Pirates Don’tReally
EatParrots!
PlanningDraftingRevisingEditing
Publishing