A Writing Plan for Dyer School Fall 2009
Prewriting– generate ideas Drafting– organize & write it down Revising– refine & make it better Editing– make it correct Publishing– share with others
Brainstorm Journal Draw Use graphic organizers/ thinking maps Research Determine focus, audience, & purpose
Group related ideas Write topic sentence Use supporting facts & details Include an introductory paragraph Write a concluding paragraph
Improve meaning Check sequence Look for cause & effect Use vivid, descriptive words Add, delete, rearrange, and clarify Get input from others: writing conference
Check grammar Check spelling Check punctuation Use precise word choice Review sentence structure
Think of a title Type or write your final copy Add illustrations as needed Invite others to read your work
Sample Listing of Specific Writing Strategies: mspap/writ_sugg2.html Ideas for Teaching the Writing Process: ing/writingprocess/menu.html Creative Teaching: educate.com/2009/01/12/the-writing- process/ educate.com/2009/01/12/the-writing- process/
ABC’s of the Writing Process: Jefferson County’s Write-On: Jefferson County’s Write Away: