Writing Process

Presentation Overview

• Group Presentation: Group 2 presents on the Writing Process.

• Ice Breaker: Starts with an energizer; suggested activity is "Pass-the-Story Relay" which emphasizes the writing process and its structure.

Writing Process

• Definition: The step-by-step procedure for creating written work.

• Importance:

  • Organizes ideas effectively.

  • Improves text quality.

  • Leads to clearer outputs.

Steps in the Writing Process

1. Preparation:

   • Identify purpose (inform, persuade, entertain).

   • Specify persona as a writer (tone, language, formality).

   • Understand target audience and topic.

   • Identify the type of output (e.g., brochure).

2. Modeling:

   • Examine similar texts (organization, structure, language).

   • Learn from successful pieces related to your topic.

3. Generating Ideas (Prewriting):

   • Brainstorming: List many ideas.

   • Freewriting: Write freely, focusing on flow rather than structure.

   • Clustering: Visual mapping of ideas.

4. Focusing on a Topic:

   • Narrow down topics to create a strong thesis statement and focused research question.

   • Example: From broad topic of "Skibidi Toilet" to a focused thesis about Ralph's views on it.

5. Outlining:

   • Level 1: Main ideas supporting thesis.

   • Level 2: Subtopics with more details.

   • Level 3: Specific examples or evidence.

   • Example Outline: Health benefits of regular exercise.

Principles for Effective Outlining

• Coordination: Equal significance for items at the same level.

• Division: Main points should be divided into several subpoints.

• Subordination: Specific ideas should relate to broader categories.

• Parallel Construction: Similar grammatical structures at the same level.

Drafting

• Focus on content and organization, not grammar in first drafts.

• Guidelines:

  • Accept imperfection in early drafts to allow for revision.

  • Use reliable sources, particularly educational or government domains.

Using Online Sources

• Trustworthy Domains: .edu (educational), .gov (government).

• Questionable Domains: .com (commercial), .org (depending on the organization).

• Avoid: Blogs, Wikipedia, and AI-generated content for reliable information.

Feedback and Revision

• Feedback Types:

  • Self-feedback.

  • Peer feedback.

  • Teacher feedback.

• Focus on content, organization, and style during feedback stages.

• Revise based on feedback; allow time for perspective shifts.

Editing and Proofreading

• Editing: Concentrates on language and grammar.

• Proofreading: Focuses on typography and mechanics.

Publishing

• Final stage of writing; showcase completed work.

• Example platforms for publishing: Blogs, articles, websites.

Activities and Conclusion

• Activities: Engage with prompts about drafting, publishing, editing, and revising.

• Conclusion: Reinforce key points about writing processes and their structures, thank the audience.