P.O.W.E.R.S. Writing Process

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P.O.W.E.R.S. Writing Process

• The use of the P.O.W.E.R.S Writing Process to
  create better writers

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P is for Pre-Writing

• This is the first step in the Writing process.
• Possible Pre-Writing strategies
• Observing, Imagining, Reflecting
• Keeping a writing journal or ideas
• Journal Writing
• Brainstorming
• Free write
• Clustering or webbing
• Doodling
• Reading
• Writing Prompts

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O is for Organize

• Organize is the second step in the writing
  process.
• Ways to organize your writing.
• Create an outline
• Focused Free Write
• Arrange ideas in groups
• Create a cluster or web
• Number your ideas
• Answer the 5 Ws of writing (who? What? When?
  Where? Why?
• Use index cards

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W is for Write

• Now that you have your ideas out of your head and
  on paper, and organize in some way, you are ready
  to write.
• This is just be the first or rough draft of your
  writing.

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E is for Edit

• After completing the writing you should have your
  writing edited.
• Possible Editors for you writing.
• First of all, Yourself
• Peers, friends, siblings
• Any adult including parents
• Teachers
• Possible Editing feedback might be on one of the
  following.
• Does the writing make sense?
• Do you reach your audience?
• Do you accomplish your purpose?
• Is the information good?
• Are the words spelled correctly?
• Is the capitalization and punctuation correct?
• Have I used appropriate language for the type of
  writing I am doing?

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R is for Revise

• Once you have gotten feedback on your writing you
  are then ready to revise, or re-write with
  corrections.
• After a revise, be sure to edit again to find any
  missed mistakes
• You may go between the Edit and Revise steps
  several times before completing your Final Draft!

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S is for Share

• Once your writing is completed, it is important
  to share your writing with others.
• There are several ways to share your writing
  including
• Reading it aloud for someone
• Giving copies to your friends or family
• Displaying your work in an appropriate place
• Entering your writing in a school publication
• Publish your writing in some manner, even placing
  it on your personal web site or Blog.

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100 Quick Writing Ideas

• If I could become invisible...
• This is my fathers/ mothers job.
• Reasons why people lie.
• Reasons for going to church.
• These are the reasons why I dont go to church.
• The meaning of freedom.
• I will tell you a story that is only half true.
• Why do nations wage wars?
• There will be peace on earth only when...
• I have something to tell you teacher.
• Did you know that...
• The scariest thing that ever happened to me.
• I once had a scary dream.
• The strangest dream I ever had.
• I believe in God.
• I dont believe in God because...
• The meaning of Christmas.
• Hockey is my life.
• I get scared when...

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Writing Ideas Continued

• I wish that I could...
• I am happy when...
• I am sad when...
• The things that get me upset.
• My favorite subject.
• My least favorite subject.
• I just cant seem to get along with anyone
• The things that bug me.
• Why is it that...?
• This is my family.
• When I grow up.
• Our most interesting substitute teacher.
• My most embarrassing moment.
• I watch too much television
• The most interesting place that I have ever
  visited.
• What I would do if I were rich.
• My three wishes.
• What I think about gambling.
• My best friend.

• Why I think friendships are important.
• This is my home.
• I play a musical instrument.
• My experience at the hospital.
• Things that I like about our school.
• Things that I dont like about our school.
• This is my favorite sport.
• I would like to tell you about my class.
• These are some things that I do very well.
• The proudest moment of my life.
• The saddest moment of my life.
• My fondest childhood memory.
• This is my hobby.
• My biggest goal in life.
• Things are not going well for me right now.
• My parents.
• My religion.
• My first flight.
• I like..., and these are the reasons why

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Writing Ideas Continued

• What I think about vandalism, drugs and smoking.
• Ways in which troubled kids can be helped.
• Reasons why people argue.
• The best book that I ever read.
• This book was really bad.
• I often get frustrated.
• Dear teacher, I would like to ask you some
  questions.
• Dear teacher, there is something that you need to
  know.
• When I turn 16.
• When I become an adult this is what I will be
  like.
• My future wife.
• My future husband.
• If I could change the world I would do the
  following.
• My wish.
• The present that I would like to receive.

• I have a disability.
• When I take a long look in the mirror this is
  what I see.
• What I would like to do when I get older.
• How the problem of hunger can be solved.
• The problem of crime can be eliminated by...
• If I could live anywhere in the world it would
  be...
• Music is an important part of my life.
• Why are so many people selfish, greedy and
  unfriendly?
• Things that I like doing.
• The things that really bother me.
• My favorite music group.
• Qualities that I look for in a friend.
• The greatest summer ever.
• The greatest vacation ever.
• I like cars.
• My favorite and least liked foods.

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The End
Start Writing!