Writing+Process



Essential Questions //What role does writing play in our lives?// //How doe we develop into effective writers?// //To what extent does the writing process contribute to the quality of writing?//

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 * //Brainstorming and Thesis Development// **

Tasks: 1. Choose one of the prompts from the list you were given. 2. Brainstorm an answer and develop a thesis following the process outlined in the video.

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 * // Outlining //**

Tasks: 1. Using the thesis you developed from the first step in the writing process, develop an outline to support it following the process described in the video above.

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Tasks: 1. Using the outline you developed in the previous step of the writing process, compose the three body paragraphs for your essay using the SeXI process described in the video above.

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Tasks: 1. Using the thesis and body you have developed thus far in the process, compose an introductory paragraph using one of the attention grabbers and following the process described in the video above.

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Tasks: 1. Using the intro and body you have developed thus far, compose a concluding paragraph that follows the process described in the video above.

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 * __for Content:__**

Tasks: 1. Go through your draft and make sure you prove your point using many relevant examples. Follow the process described above.

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 * __for Style:__**

Tasks: 1. Go through your draft and make sure you use transitions between points. 2. Go through your draft and circle (underline, highlight) the helping verbs. Revise the sentences so you are using ACTIVE voice.

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 * __for Conventions:__**

Tasks: 1. Go through your draft and look for errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar usage.