Prewriting:

1
Prewriting

• Choose a topic
• Narrow down a topic
• Consider audience
• Consider purpose
• Gather information (reliable sources)

2
A First Draft

• Keep objective style of writing in mind
• examples informative informs about facts,
  narration tells a story, persuasion convinces,
  etc
• Intro/Body/Conclusion
• Keep focus on topic throughout

3
Introduction

• Introduces thesis statement - a statement in one
  or two sentences that tells the main idea or
  purpose of a piece of writing. A thesis
  statement lets the reader know exactly what the
  focus of the essay will be.
• Arouses interest
• includes an attention getter, may ask a question
• Includes a brief summary of whats to come.

4
Body

• Develops thesis
• Includes main points
• (your informative essay must include 3 main
  points)
• Provides details, descriptions (Elaboration)
• States and supports the main idea (thesis
  statement)

5
Conclusion

• Restates main idea (thesis) or makes a final
  point
• May make a recommendation or opinion in a
  summarizing manner

6
Revising

• Proof Read
• Read Aloud
• Highlight main ideas of paragraphs
• Do sentences flow?
• Things to look for
• Word repetition
• Word choice
• Run-on sentences and Short choppy sentences
• Strong action verbs vs verbs of being
• Focus on contentmechanics later

7
Editing Proofreading

• Mechanics
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Usage
• Accuracy
• Comma use
• more
• Peer Edit Crucial to best writing!!!!
• Can you identify the main point? Does it make
  sense?

8
Final Copy

• Is it neat presentable?
• Check the rubric Did you meet all the
  requirements?
• Keep a portfolio of your best writing review
  your progress