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

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

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

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

  2. 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

  3. 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 “W”s of writing (who? What? When? Where? Why? • Use index cards

  4. 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.

  5. 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?

  6. 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!

  7. 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.

  8. 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 can’t 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. Friendship is... 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 don’t 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 .I very much dislike..., because... My life as a citizen of a new country. Writing Ideas Continued

  9. 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. Writing Ideas Continued

  10. The End Start Writing!

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