English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #8

English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #8 Writing Process Review

The Writing Process Whether writing a paragraph, essay, short story, novel or research paper, you should use the same 6 Step Writing Process.

The Writing Process Step #1 = Prewrite Step #2 = Rough Draft Step #3 = Reread & Share Step #4 = Revise Step #5 = Edit Step #6 = Final Draft

Choosing a Topic Before writing you must have a Topic. It may be assigned, or you may have to choose something. Brainstorm for ideas that fit the assignment’s parameters and one that excites you.

Step #1 = Prewrite Brainstorm for ideas & then: List Outline Graphic Organizer

Step #1 = Prewrite Develop your topic: Research (read, watch, observe) Think about all possible ideas (nothing is too extreme) Talk and bounce ideas off of others.

Step #1 = Prewrite (with topic) List Make a list of all possible ideas (nothing is too extreme) Choose the best ideas that fit your purpose and topic. Jot down supporting details Indicate order of presentation

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Step #2 = Rough Draft Use your prewrite. Write your ideas down on paper in sentence and paragraph format. Do not worry about spelling or grammar. Better more than less.

Step #3 = Reread & Share Read over your rough draft out loud and eliminate, add or rearrange ideas and details. (mark up your paper)

Step #3 = Reread & Share Have another person read your piece to you and make suggestions. (if you accept, make changes)

Step #3 = Reread & Share Make sure you have: Proper Format Topic Sentences. Appropriate Supporting Details. Adequate Closing Sentence. Strong Ties to the Thesis Statement.

Step #4 = Revise Take all the changes you have decided to make and rewrite your paper. Concentrate on the presentationof your ideas, the organization of ideas, and your choice of words.

Step #5 = Edit Carefully go over your revised paper. It would be best to have a skilled person edit your writing, but this is not always possible. If you are editing your paper, concentrate or you’ll mentally ignore mistakes.

Step #5 = Edit Carefully check for: Sentence Variety. Grammar Mechanics. Correct spelling. Correct punctuation. Presentation of ideas.

Step #6 = Final Draft Using your edited revised draft, create your final paper. Now Publish your paper.

Essay Assignment In a 5 paragraph essay, describe three important lessons you learned from reading the Call of the Wild by Jack London.

Brainstorm for ideas Things I learned from reading The Call of the Wild. The strong survive. The weak fall by the wayside. Life demands that we must adjust to circumstances.

Brainstorm for ideas We have inner urges that need to be respected. What is right and wrong vary with circumstances. Self-control is most important for success.

Brainstorm for ideas Leadership demands special qualities. Others will have important influences on our life. We are linked to our past. Experience is a very good teacher. What does not kill me will only make me stronger. Change is the only constant in life.

Step #1 = Prewrite Graphic Organizer Outline

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Step #2 = Rough Draft Use your prewrite. Write your ideas down on paper in sentence and paragraph format. Do not worry about spelling or grammar.

Introductory Paragraph For your rough draft you only need the Thesis Statement. We’ll work on the introductory paragraph during the revision.

Introductory Paragraph From reading The Call of the Wolf I learned thatlife is constantly changing, it demands we adjust, and leadership demands special qualities.

The Paragraph A Paragraph is made up of three parts: The Topic Sentence Supporting Details Closing Sentence

1st Body Paragraph

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2nd Body Paragraph

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3rd Body Paragraph

Concluding Paragraph Like the introductory paragraph, the concluding paragraph will be developed in the revised draft. All we need is a restatement of the thesis statement.

Concluding Paragraph The Call of the Wild taught me that life changes, we must adjust to changes, and that leadership demands special qualities.

Step #3 = Reread & Share Make sure you have: All elements in the Introductory Paragraph. Make sure you have proper body paragraphs. All elements in the Concluding Paragraph.

Introductory Paragraph Starts with a Hook that grabs the reader’s attention. Includes some General Background information. Presents the Thesis Statement.

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The Paragraph A Paragraph is made up of three parts: The Topic Sentence Supporting Details Closing Sentence

Concluding Paragraph Restates your Thesis Statement. Summarize your 3 main points. A final definitive statement that concludes your points.

Step #4 = Revise Take all the changes you have decided to make and rewrite your paper. Concentrate on the presentationof your ideas, the organization of ideas, and your choice of words.

Literary Present Tense When writing about literature use the present tense even though the writing of the book and your reading of it have already happened. The literary present tense treats a story as if it is happening now.

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Title Life’s Lessons Learned Change, Adjustment and Leadership Lessons for a Fulfilling Life What I Learned from The Call of the Wild

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English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #8