ENG 2 LESSON 7

  • Objectives of the Lesson

    • Identify the different stages in the writing process.
    • Understand the importance of defining purpose, audience, persona, formality, and output before writing.
    • Choose and focus on a specific topic for the paper.
    • Apply strategies for generating and organizing ideas.
    • Revise a paper using appropriate strategies.
    • Edit and proofread a paper with correct symbols.
    • Implement the writing process in creating a paper.

  • Stages of the Writing Process:

    1. Preparation
    2. Modeling
    3. Generating Ideas
    4. Focusing on a Topic
    5. Organizing Ideas
    6. Drafting
    7. Feedback
    8. Revising
    9. Editing
    10. Publishing

  • 1. Preparation:

    • Establish purpose: Decide whether to inform, persuade, or entertain.
    • Identify persona: Determine your character as a writer (e.g., columnist, activist).
    • Know your audience: Understand their interests, background, and preferences.
    • Define topic and output: Think about the topic and the type of output required (e.g., article, essay).

  • Example Topic: Elections

    • General Purpose: To inform
    • Specific Purpose: Familiarize the audience with electoral processes
    • Target Output: Article in a brochure
    • Audience: Senior high school students
    • Writer's Persona: COMELEC representative
    • Level of Formality: Semi-formal

  • 2. Modeling:

    • Review high-quality, similar works when preparing to write your paper.
    • Example: Analyze two argumentative essays for structure and language.

  • 3. Generating Ideas:

    • Utilize prewriting methods like brainstorming, clustering, and freewriting to generate ideas.
    • - Brainstorming: List ideas without filtering.
    • - Freewriting: Write continuously without editing.
    • - Clustering: Map out connections visually to organize thoughts.

  • 4. Focusing on a Topic:

    • Narrow down the general topic to a specific question.
    • Answer your question with supporting details, which may guide your thesis statement.
    • Example Topic: Elections
    • Purpose: To inform
    • Questions:
      1. What steps are involved in registering as a voter?
      2. What issues exist within the voter registration system?
    • Thesis Statement: The Commission of Elections and voters struggle with scheduling conflicts and late registrants, two major issues within the voter registration system.

  • 5. Organizing Ideas:

    • Develop main ideas (Level 1) from your thesis.
    • Identify subtopics for each main idea (Level 2).
    • Provide details supporting subtopics (Level 3).
    • Use outlines (topic, sentence, or paragraph) to structure your content.

  • Outline Example:
    I. Introduction
    A. The electoral process is governed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
    B. Voter registration issues arise every election.
    II. Body
    A. Major registration problems:
    1. Time constraints for voters.
    2. High volume of last-minute registrants.
    B. Consequences:
    1. Overwhelmed staff at COMELEC.
    2. Some voters do not register.
    C. Solutions:
    1. Satellite registration at malls.
    2. Early registration allowances.
    III. Conclusion
    A. Improvement needed for the registration process.
    B. Past problems have led to enhancements today.

  • 6. Drafting:

    • Write the first draft focusing on content and organization over grammar.
    • Use credible sources, especially from reputable academic sites (.edu, .gov) and databases (e.g., Google Scholar).

  • 7. Feedback:

    • Obtain responses regarding all aspects of the writing: content, structure, clarity, etc.
    • Classify feedback into self, peer, and teacher reviews.
    • Questions to consider:
    • Does the paper achieve its purpose and engage readers?
    • Is the thesis statement evident and clear?
    • Are main ideas coherent and well-supported?

  • 8. Revising:

    • Improve drafts by making changes based on feedback while applying critical evaluation.
    • Take breaks before revising for a fresh perspective.

  • 9. Editing:

    • Focus on language and grammatical corrections.
    • Proofread to check for typographical errors and mechanical issues.
    • Use standard editing symbols for clarity and thoroughness.

  • 10. Publishing:

    • Share your finished work through appropriate channels, such as academic websites or social media.

  • Editing Symbols:

    • A: Insert comma
    • v: Insert apostrophe
    • Delete: Remove erroneous text
    • : signifies where to begin a new paragraph