Ideas and Organization Prewriting Strategies and Elaborations

Objectives W.11-12.2 -  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  W.11-12.2.a -  Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.  W.11-12.2.b -  Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. 

What is the purpose of prewriting? Brainstorm Ideas Plan

What’s the difference between Brainstorming and Planning?

Brainstorming Web

Why is prewriting important? Brainstorming: Prewriting helps us generate ideas to write about. Planning: Prewriting helps us plan what we’re going to say and when we’re going to say it. Prewriting ensures we stay on topic. Prewriting ensures we explain our ideas completely.

Plan a transition to prepare reader for the change in ideas. Sammy Student English 7/Period Personal Statement August 23, 2012 T = Topic Main Idea #1 Detail #1 Elaboration Detail #2 Detail #3 Each main idea should be its own paragraph. Decide what the overall idea for your paragraph will be, then use details and elaborations to support the main idea. Plan a transition to prepare reader for the change in ideas. Main Idea #2 Detail #1 Elaboration Detail #2 Detail #3

Elaborations Expands on details to keep reader wanting more Keeps writing focused Shows rather than Tells

Uses of Elaborations Explain Thinking Describe Thinking - Sensory Information Provide Examples Define Information Appositives Side-by-Side Offer Statistics Add Anecdotes Use Figurative Language Use Scenario Direct Quotations Create Dialogue

T = Introduction T = Conclusion Sammy Student Language Arts Color Narrative Essay August 18, 2009 T = Introduction Hook: Background Information. Create a theme Topic Sentence. T = Conclusion

Create a theme for your essay and introduce the theme here. Sammy Student English 7/Period Personal Statement August 23, 2012 T = Introduction Hook your reader! Write a sentence that will make your reader want to continue reading Background Information. What does the reader need to know so the essay will make sense? Create a theme for your essay and introduce the theme here. Topic Sentence / Thesis Statement. Introduce your body paragraphs / argument.

Go back to your introduction and wrap everything up. Sammy Student English 7/Period Personal Statement August 23, 2012 T = Conclusion Go back to your introduction and wrap everything up. Bring your essay a full circle. Mention something about each body paragraph and tie that into the theme.

Step by Step Heading Fold (Hot Dog for Body, Hamburger for Intro/Conclusion Blue Lines Topic – Green means GO Main Ideas – Yellow means SLOW DOWN Details / Elaborations – Red means STOP Transitions Move on to the introduction and conclusion.

Plan a transition to prepare reader for the change in ideas. Sammy Student Language Arts Color Narrative Essay September 12, 2009 T = Topic Plan a transition to prepare reader for the change in ideas.

T = Introduction T = Conclusion Sammy Student Language Arts Color Narrative Essay August 18, 2009 T = Introduction Hook: Background Information. Create a theme Topic Sentence. T = Conclusion