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Write For Power

Write For Power. English Gold. Power Writing.

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Write For Power

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  1. Write For Power English Gold

  2. Power Writing • Write for Power is a tool to help any person, from the primary grades through adult life, develop and sharpen his writing skills by providing a method – Writing for Power – that will amplify the process and will actually result in writing with literacy and logic – and pleasure! • To eliminate the classical terminology of exposition – such as topic sentences, major and minor details – which may have seemed too abstract for many students and thus interfered with their development of a logical thought, the author applied a numerical value to word, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The approach seemed to unlock the process of writing at once for all types of people, at all ages. Write For Power - English Gold

  3. Numeric Value • By using three numbers, Power Writing assigns the value of: • 1st Power to main ideas, topic sentences, and topic paragraphs; • 2nd Power to major details that explain main ideas: • 3rd Power to minor details that elaborate upon or clarify major details. Write For Power - English Gold

  4. Why are we learning this? • Writing for Power will enhance Unity, Clarity, and Coherence. Write for Power will keep you on target. You will not ramble because each sentence must explain some preceding power until only 1st Power makes complete sense alone. Write For Power - English Gold

  5. Stage 1 – Word Power • Word Power: A 1st Power word serves as the most general, the “umbrella” word under which the 2nd Power words belong. Study these word combinations. Note one of the words has a number (1) for 1st Power and that the others have a (2) for 2nd Power. Write For Power - English Gold

  6. (1) boulevards (2) Wilshire (2) Sunset (1) subjects (2) English (2) history (1) parents (2) mother (2) father (1) countries (2) Portugal (2) Greece Stage 1 – Word Power Examples Write For Power - English Gold

  7. Stage 1 - Assignment • Create some word-power combinations of your own, using the following as 1st Power words: countries, names, leaders, sports, islands, cars, movies, tools, sexes, subjects, companies, and foods. • 1)Countries • 2)USA • 2)England Write For Power - English Gold

  8. Stage 2 – Phrase Power • A dictionary defines a phrase as a sequence of two or more words conveying a single thought or forming a distinct party of a sentence, but NOT containing a subject and a predicate (no verb!). In the following examples note how words from the preceding stage 1 have now become power phrases, with 1st and 2nd power designations. Write For Power - English Gold

  9. (1) after-school activities (2) playing baseball (2) tutoring in the library (1) Spanish speaking countries (2) Spain in Europe (2) Argentina in South America (1) dogs of China (2) Tibetan mastiff (2) Chinese wolfhound (1) High School subjects (2) American Literature (2) American history Stage 2 – Phrase Power Examples Write For Power - English Gold

  10. Comedy Movies Clerks 2 Money Talk Professional Sports Ice Hockey British Rugby National Football League Arena Football World Wrestling Federation Tools for the home Chain saw Philips screwdriver Power washer Weeding shovel Allen wrench Personal computer Write For Power - English Gold

  11. Stage 2 - Assignment • Create some phrase-power combinations of your own, using the following as 1st Power words: countries of Europe, names of children, leaders of the world, professional sports, islands of the Pacific, old cars, comedy movies, tools for the home, subjects in school, foods in the supermarket. • 1) 80s Rock Bands • 2) Van Halen • 2) Def Leopard Write For Power - English Gold

  12. Stage 3 & 4 – Sentence Power • Most English grammar books define a sentence as a group of words expressing a complete thought (subject & verb!). Just as words and phrases had power, so do sentences in their relationships with each other. In Stage 3, phrases have now become sentences. For example: 1)After school I like to do two things. 2)For one, I like to play on the school baseball team. 2)For another, I like to help others by tutoring in the library. Write For Power - English Gold

  13. Stage 4 Powergraphs (1, 2, 2) • 3-sentence powergraphs • 1st Power sentence MUST have the word “two” in it. • 2nd Power sentences MUST include “transitions” or “signal words”. Write For Power - English Gold

  14. Write a Stage 4 PG using • For two reasons is my favorite subject. For two reasons is my favorite subject. First… Write For Power - English Gold

  15. Stage 5 Powergraphs (1, 2-3, 2-3) • From 3 sentences to 5 sentences! • Now you expand your thoughts with use of 3rd Power Sentences following each 2nd Power Sentence. • 3rd Power Sentences, known as minor details, elaborate, expand, and develop the 2nd Power sentences (major details). • Use signals or transitions such as: specifically, for example, in other words, for instance, etc. Write For Power - English Gold

  16. Stage 5 Example (1, 2-3, 2-3) 1)Rain causes two problems at the construction site. 2)One is floods. 3)Consequently, workers must delay the pouring of concrete. 4)Another problem is mudslides. 5)For example, it becomes difficult to put in a stable foundation. Write For Power - English Gold

  17. Stage 6 • Still 1, 2-3, 2-3 format (5 sentence paragraph) • Never start a sentence with the words “There are” • Avoid “to be”verbs – especially in the 1st power sentence! (is, am, are, was, were, been, being, will, be) Write For Power - English Gold

  18. Stage 5-6 Assignment - Handout • Now, think about a story or book you have read. Write a Stage 5 “powergraph” about two reasons why it is a memorable story. Write your paragraph on a separate sheet of lined paper. Be sure to indent and punctuate, and be as neat as possible. Also, please “number” each of the sentences as I have done in the example above. • 1st Power – • 2nd Power – • 3rd Power – • 2nd Power – • 3rd Power – Write For Power - English Gold

  19. Write For Power Rules! W4P homework assignments may be typed, but sometimes you will have to write by hand as well! • Use ink or type (double spaced!) • Have 1-inch margins on all 4 sides. • Control neatness. • Indent the opening sentence of a powergraph one inch. • Write complete sentences. • Use proper grammar. • Spell and punctuate correctly. • Never start a sentence with “There are…” • Avoid “to be” verbs when possible. W4P assignments that break these rules will be returned without credit for a “redo”. Write For Power - English Gold

  20. There are… “To-be” In-class Assignment Write a Stage 6 Powergraph about two things you would buy with $500.00. Write For Power - English Gold

  21. 1st Power Sentences & Sentence Patterns • The key to a good “Powergraph” is the 1st Power Sentence. I will give you a packet of 150 1st-power sentences to help you generate ideas. • Write For Power incorporates grammar and sentence structure within the paragraph writing. These are called Sentence Patterns and are illustrated in this packet. Don’t lose it! Write For Power - English Gold

  22. Stage 7 – Sentence Patterns • Don’t lose the packet! $3.00 for a new one. • Sentence Patterns incorporate grammar and writing together – graduate to a more complex style! Write For Power - English Gold

  23. Sentence Pattern #1Strong Active Verb • Assignment • 10 Sentences with Strong Active Verbs – Underline them • 1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1 – label the “SP” in the left margin! • Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern Packet for ideas. Also, use your vocabulary book for great verbs! Write For Power - English Gold

  24. Example Stage 7 Powergraph 1)Two problems perplexed the student. 2)First, how would he get his homework done? 3)The boy had a late basketball practice that night. 2)Second, how would he ask Sarah to the dance? 3)He was trying to work up the courage all week. #1 Label the Sentence Pattern (SP) in the left margin. Write For Power - English Gold

  25. Sentence Pattern #2 & #3Ask a Question & Exclamation • What two teachers give the most homework? • Mrs. Norton assigns so much homework! • Assignment • 5 Sentences in which you ask a question. • 5 Sentences in which you use exclamation. • 1 Powergraph in which you use SP #1, 2, 3– label the “SPs” in the left margin! • Feel free to look at the Sentence Pattern Packet for ideas. Write For Power - English Gold

  26. Example Powergraph 1)Two problems perplexed the student. 2)First, how would he get his homework done? 3)The boy had a late basketball practice that night. 2)Second, how would he ask Sarah to the dance?3)He was trying to work up the courage all week! #1 #2 #3 Label the Sentence Patterns (SPs) in the left margin. Write For Power - English Gold

  27. Write For Power – Powergraph using SP #1, #2, & #3 • SP #1 – Strong Active Verb • SP #2 – Question • SP #3 – Exclamation (Exclamatory Sent) • Powergraph – 1, 2-3, 2-3 format (5 sentences) REVIEW! Write For Power - English Gold

  28. In-Class Example 1-Two terrible things happened yesterday! 2-First I attended school. 3-Does anyone else besides me hate school? 2-Another bad thing occurred when I tripped. 3-I tripped over a chair. #3 #1 #2 Write For Power - English Gold

  29. Two terrible things happened yesterday! First I attended school. Does anyone else besides me hate school? Another bad thing occurred when I tripped. I tripped over a chair. #3 #1 #2 Write For Power - English Gold

  30. Sentence Pattern #4 – Adverb Opener • Adverbs describe or “connect” to verbs, adjectives, OR other adverbs. • DO NOT EVER connect to nouns BECAUSE only Adjectives connect to nouns. • Usually end in “-ly” – happily or sadly • Adverbs answer questions like: • When? How much? Where? Why? How? • Tomorrow/Today…, A lot, Many, Much, Few Write For Power - English Gold

  31. Powergraph using SP 1, 2, 3, 4 #4 -ly #1-vb #2-? #3-! Wisely, Helen made two course choices. First, she decided to take Spanish. Spanish will help her get a better job in the future. Second, should she take Calculus? Calculus is a very hard class! Write For Power - English Gold

  32. W4P – SP #4 Assignment-15pts • 10 Sentence using SP #4 – please underline the adverbs • 1 Powergraph using SP #1, #2, #3, and #4 • This is what will be on the Grammar test this Friday – Also study your notes! Write For Power - English Gold

  33. Sentence Pattern #5 – Prepositional Phrase Opener • Prepositions are the “small” words that are ALWAYS followed by an “Object of the Prep”, which is a noun. They give detail to a sentence. They can help describe nouns or verbs. Therefore, as a phrase, they can be adjective phrases OR adverb phrases. They are sometimes known as “BUSY PREPOSITIONS” because they work so much throughout our writing. Write For Power - English Gold

  34. Prepositions • Basically anything that goes in/out/under/etc. a Trashcan… • Above, Across, Along, Around, at, before, on , out, over, through, behind, below, beneath, besides, between, by, to, toward, under, for, from, in, of, off, up, upon, with, and MANY more. Write For Power - English Gold

  35. SP #5 – Start with a Prep Phrase • For two reasons, I love to visit Disneyland. • Throughout the story, the characters showed love in two ways. • Between you and me, I think we should tighten the dress code for two reasons. • Inside the house, I found my lost keys. • During the vacation, I slept in every day. Write For Power - English Gold

  36. SPs 1-5 • Strong Active Verb • Questions • Exclamation • Adverb Opener • Prep Phrase Opener Write For Power - English Gold

  37. Assignment – Due Tues, 10/21 • Write 10 sentences using SP #5 • Write 1 sentence for each of the other 4 SPs. Be sure to label! • Write 1 Powergraph in which you use the ODD Sentence Patterns (1,3,5) Write For Power - English Gold

  38. SP #6 – Verb Precedes the Subject • Normally, in our sentences, we start with a subject and then comes the verb. • A large tree grew (in the park). • Subject + Verb + Prep Phrase • (In the park) grew a large tree. • Prep Phrase + Verb + Subject Write For Power - English Gold

  39. SP #6 • The student studied diligently. • Subject + Verb + Adverb • Diligently, studied the student. • Adverb + Verb + Subject • The engine roared loudly. • Subject + Verb + Adverb • Loudly roared the engine. Write For Power - English Gold

  40. Assignment SP #6 • Due Monday – Oct 27 • 10 Sentences using SP #6 (10 pts) • 5 starting with a (PP) and 5 with a Adv. • 1 sentence each using SP #1-5 (5 pts) • 1 powergraph using even SPs. (2,4,6) • Don’t forget to use your packet as a reference for help! Write For Power - English Gold

  41. PG On my street live two famous people. First, Tim Duncan, the basketball player lives on the corner. Graciously, he taught me some moves. Another person is Orlando Bloom. Do you think he’ll go to prom with Megan? #6 #4 #2 Write For Power - English Gold

  42. #6 #4 #2 Along the boulevard sped two sports cars. First, a Corvette raced by me. Luckily, I caught a glance at it in my mirror. Second, a Lamborghini flew by. How can anyone afford that car? Write For Power - English Gold

  43. SP #7 – Use Conversation or a Quotation • Always place commas and periods INSIDE the closing punctuation • “Ellen,” she said, “I want you to take the two ladies for a ride on the roller coaster.” • Punctuation is the key to using quotations and/or conversation in your writing. • NEVER double-end your punctuation. • He said, “I did it!” Write For Power - English Gold

  44. SP #7 - Quotations • “What will I wear?” asked the girl. • The girl asked, “What will I wear?” • “Get out of here!” screamed the policeman. • The policeman screamed, “Get out of here!” • ASSIGNMENT : Write the SPs #1-7. Write 8 examples of SP #7. Write For Power - English Gold

  45. ASSIGNMENT : Due Friday 11/16 (14 sentences total) • Write the pattern name & an example sentence for each SP #1-#7 • SP #1 – Strong Active Verb – The man dawdled at his house. • SP #2 – Question • SP #3 – Exclamation • SP #4 – Adverb Opener • SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener • SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject – At his house dawdled the man. • SP #7 – Quotation • Write three more examples of SP #7 • Write four examples of SP #6 (2 with adverbs, 2 with Prep. Phrases) • Be ready for a quiz on all of this on Friday. Write For Power - English Gold

  46. #8 – Use Apposition • SP #1 – Strong Active Verb • SP #2 – Question • SP #3 – Exclamation • SP #4 – Adverb Opener • SP #5 – Prep Phrase Opener • SP #6 – Verb Proceeds Subject • SP #7 – Quotation • SP #8 – Apposition (appositive) Write For Power - English Gold

  47. SP #8 - Apposition • Noun or Pronoun, that is “connected” to another noun or pronoun, to give it more detail. • HOWEVER, it is NOT an adjective!!! • Mrs. Norton, the English teacher, is very cool. • We will go to Disneyland, a park in Anaheim. Write For Power - English Gold

  48. Appositives • Remember, any word or phrase that you can put “the, a, or an” in front of is a noun! • Appositive are NOUNS that just give more detail to a proceeding noun. • The ship arrived at a Mexican resort destination, Puerto Vallarta. • The ship arrived in Puerto Vallarta, a Mexican resort destination. Write For Power - English Gold

  49. SP #8 – Assignment (15 points)Due on Monday • Write 5 Sentences Using SP #8 • One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the odd SPs (1, 3,5, 7) • One Powergraph (5 sentences) Using the even SPS (2,4,6,8) • Remember to use the “packet” to help with those 1st Power sentences! Write For Power - English Gold

  50. Example of an Even Powergraph Two American cities, Los Angeles and San Diego, appeal to me. Specifically, Los Angeles has many attractions for locals and tourists. To Hollywood flock thousands of people every day. San Diego also has great attractions. Who doesn’t love Shamu and Sea World? #8 #4 #6 #2 Remember to label the SPs!!! Write For Power - English Gold

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