1. A Writing Plan for Dyer School Fall 2009

2.  Prewriting– generate ideas  Drafting– organize & write it down  Revising– refine & make it better  Editing– make it correct  Publishing– share with others

3.  Brainstorm  Journal  Draw  Use graphic organizers/ thinking maps  Research  Determine focus, audience, & purpose

4.  Group related ideas  Write topic sentence  Use supporting facts & details  Include an introductory paragraph  Write a concluding paragraph

5.  Improve meaning  Check sequence  Look for cause & effect  Use vivid, descriptive words  Add, delete, rearrange, and clarify  Get input from others: writing conference

6.  Check grammar  Check spelling  Check punctuation  Use precise word choice  Review sentence structure

7.  Think of a title  Type or write your final copy  Add illustrations as needed  Invite others to read your work

8.  Sample Listing of Specific Writing Strategies: http://www.intercom.net/local/school/sdms/ mspap/writ_sugg2.html  Ideas for Teaching the Writing Process: http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writ ing/writingprocess/menu.html  Creative Teaching: http://www.fascinate- educate.com/2009/01/12/the-writing- process/http://www.fascinate- educate.com/2009/01/12/the-writing- process/

9.  ABC’s of the Writing Process: http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/  Jefferson County’s Write-On: http://jc-schools.net/write/  Jefferson County’s Write Away: http://jc-schools.net/writeaway/