Step Up To Writing Maureen E. Auman

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Step Up To WritingMaureen E. Auman

• The Goals of Good Writing
• Content
• Organization
• Style
• Vocabulary
• Sentence Structure
• Convention

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The Step Up to Writing Methods

• Guide Students
• Learn to write clear, concise, organized papers
• Teach Students
• Focus ideas to write topic and thesis
  statements
• Help Students
• Establish a sense of order
• Write entertaining and detailed narratives
• Require Students
• Support topics
• Give examples
• Write conclusions
• Give Students
• Guidance, support and direction

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Multisensory Approach

• Folded Paper
• Color
• Lists of Words
• Informal Outlines
• Learning Styles
• THIS MAKES THE PROCESS OF WRITING EASY!!!

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Narrative vs. Expository

• Narrative Writing
• Tells a Story
• Beginning
• Middle
• End

• Expository Writing
• Gives Information
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

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Generic Expository Paragraphs
Need a title Have a topic sentence Use
transitions Explain and give examples Have a
conclusion
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Elements of Expository Writing
Organization is the KEY. Topic
sentences and thesis statements
are the HEART. Transitions are the
GLUE for the key ideas. Examples, evidence,
and explanations are the
MEAT. Conclusions TIE it all together.
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Organization is the KEY
Informal Outlines Accordion Paragraphs Folded
Paper Traffic Signal
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Informal Outlines
Topic ________________ Main Idea
(Reason, Detail or Fact) - Explanation,
Evidence why, what, etc Main Idea
(Reason, Detail or Fact) - Explanation,
Evidence - Conclusion
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An Informal Outline
Topic Favorite Foods Cookies - chocolate
chip - oatmeal Ice Cream - vanilla
with strawberries peanuts
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Accordion Paragraphs
Front Back
5. Explain 6. RDF 7. Explain 8. Conclusion

• Topic Sentence
• RDF
• Explain
• RDF

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Folded Paper
Topic Vacation in Florida Weather -
sunny - warm Visits - the beach -
Disney World Activities - snorkeled -
shopped
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The Traffic Signal
GO - Topic Sentence SLOW DOWN Reasons Details
/ Facts STOP - Explain GO BACK - Conclusion
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Final Thought to Session 1
Creating a plan saves time, improves writing,
and increases test scores!
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Topic Sentences - HEART
Occasion/Position Statements Power (Number)
Statements And, But, and Or Statements To, Plus a
Verb Where, When, Whats Action Topic Sentences
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Transitions are the GLUE
Connector or Signal Words Introduce new
ideas Connect reasons, details, or facts Help the
writer and the reader
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Examples, Evidence, and Explanations - MEAT

• Backs up the REASONS, DETAILS, or FACTS
• Examples Explanations
• Evidence Events
• Experiences Expert Opinions
• Everyday Life Elaboration
• Effective Illustrations

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Conclusions TIE it together
Summarize information Encourage the reader to
take action Convince the reader of your
position Challenge the reader to think
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Model, Model, Model
Teacher models on the overhead projector Teacher
models with student interaction Students work in
small groups Students work with
partners Students work independently
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Small Steps
Practice Orally Pieces of paper to be arranged on
a desk Color-code written pieces Use magnetic
tape Use colored markers, pencils or crayons Use
color options on the computer KEEP KIDS
ACTIVE!!!
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Thank You