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Writing Process

by Lettie

Sep 5, 2010

Teachers,I am curious about how you teach the writing process. After studetns have been given an open-ended prompt, what are the steps you have them take prior to beginning the first draft. Thank you.

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txteacher586 On 9/05/10, Lettie wrote: > Teachers,I am curious about how you teach the writing > process. After studetns have been given an open-ended > prompt, what are the steps you have them take prior to > beginning the first draft. Thank you.

I have them do a graphic organizer (bubble map usually) with the prompt as the center bubble....See More

Sep 10, 2010

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lettie Love, love the ideas! Thanks so much txteacher! On 9/10/10, txteacher586 wrote: > On 9/05/10, Lettie wrote: >> Teachers,I am curious about how you teach the writing >> process. After studetns have been given an open-ended >> prompt, what are the steps you have them take prior to >> beginning the first draft. Thank you. &g...See More

Sep 11, 2010

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GAteacher Students need modeling in writing. The writing process isn't something where you give the students a prompt and go from there. Here are the steps I use when teaching the writing process. Yes it seems like a lot, but I want the kids to clearly understand the steps..therefore, I model, model, model...then let them practice, practice, practice...
...See MoreStudents need modeling in writing. The writing process isn't something where you give the students a prompt and go from there. Here are the steps I use when teaching the writing process. Yes it seems like a lot, but I want the kids to clearly understand the steps..therefore, I model, model, model...then let them practice, practice, practice...

1. Model brainstorming using some type of graphic organizer with a class piece 2. Have students brainstorm topic on their own..using graphic organizer 3. Model rough draft using class piece brainstorming graphic organizer 4. Have students use their own graphic organizer to write their rough draft 5. Model revising/editing using class piece 6. Students revise/edit their rough draft 7. Model final draft using class piece 8. Students write their final draft of their own topic

You never just want to give an open ended prompt. Model as many times as it takes until students understand the writing process and can use a writing prompt and work through the process on their own. The goal is to get them writing independently and correctly. Students aren't ready to be given a writing prompt and then expected to go at it. MODEL is the key.

When revising/editing, I use the COPS strategy. C..check for Capitalization O..Organization P..Punctuation S..Sentence Structure..Complete sentences

Happy Writing.....

On 9/11/10, lettie wrote: > Love, love the ideas! Thanks so much txteacher! > On 9/10/10, txteacher586 wrote: >> On 9/05/10, Lettie wrote: >>> Teachers,I am curious about how you teach the writing >>> process. After studetns have been given an open-ended >>> prompt, what are the steps you have them take prior to >>> beginning the first draft. Thank you. >> >> I have them do a graphic organizer (bubble map usually) with >> the prompt as the center bubble. They put down at least 4-5 >> ideas, then zoom in on the best idea -- the "eagle" idea. Then >> I have them draw a picture showing the beginning middle and >> end (stick figures are fine) of the small moment. Timelines >> also work well for special needs students and ELL students. I >> have them write down the vocabulary they would use in such a >> story -- if it's about camping, they might write down >> campfire, cave, dusk, tent, etc. so they have them handy when >> writing. They also write down the Who, What Where,When, Why, >> of the story so they can incorporate those story elements. But >> the most important thing is to get them to keep their minds on >> the prompt. >> >> There's way more... I can point you to some information if >> you'd like... just email me. I had some problems with it a >> month or two ago, but it's back up. >> >> Good luck!

Sep 17, 2010

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