Writing Process Madeleine L’Engle

1. Writing ProcessMadeleine L’Engle Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it

2. Writing ProcessMaya Angelou When I start a project, the first thing I do is write down, in longhand, everything I know about the subject, every thought I’ve ever had on it. This may be twelve or fourteen pages.

3. Writing ProcessMaya Angelou cont’d Then I read it through, for quite a few days . . . then I try to find out what are the salient points that I must make. And then it begins to take shape.

4. Writing ProcessGenerating Ideas Writing is not something you do after thinking, but in order to help you think. Writing is recursive - plan, revise plan, draft, revise draft, write, revise, write, revise

5. Writing ProcessTechniques  List/Brainstorm  Research  Ask Questions  Freewrite  Cluster Maps  Discussion

6. Writing ProcessOutline Thesis statement: Controlling Idea Issue/Topic + Your Position/Opinion One Sentence

7. Writing ProcessOutline I. Key Point i. Explanation, example, detail ii. Explanation, example, detail II. Key Point i. Explanation, example, detail ii. Explanation, example, detail III. Key Point i. Explanation, example, detail ii. Explanation, example, detail

8. Writing an IntroductionBasics It should catch readers’ attention It should give background info on topic It should present the thesis statement It should preview the major points

9. Writing an IntroductionTechniques Start with a surprising fact or idea Open with a quotation Give an example or tell a story Offer a strong opinion Ask a question

10. Writing a ConclusionBasics It should refer to your thesis It should briefly summarize the major points It should make a final observation It should NOT introduce new information

11. Writing a ConclusionTechniques Foresee the future by utilizing the information Give the reader something to think about Refer back to Intro techniques