1. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1 Ch. 4 – Academic Writing and Learning PowerPoint Prepared by Lana Myers, Lone Star College–Montgomery

2. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Standard English (SE) is English that is considered appropriate for school, business, and government. List five occasions in which it is appropriate to write using Standard English. 1.For example: Writing a report for work. 2.___________________________ 3.___________________________ 4.___________________________ 5.___________________________ Activity

3. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek 1.Writing a report for work. 2.Completing a college application. 3.Applying for a loan. 4.Writing a letter to the city council. 5.Penning a thank you card. Activity

4. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek 1. Write to learn. 2. Write to share. 3. Understand the writing process. 4. Use writing strategies. 5. Understand strong writing. 6. Use Standard English. 7. Think critically and logically. Learning Outcomes for the Chapter

5. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Keeping a class notebook or journal helps make writing an important part of your learning routine. Write freely about anything from class discussions to challenging assignments. Explore new ideas and concepts. Argue for and against any points of view that came up in class. Question what you are learning. Record your thoughts and feelings about an extended project. Evaluate your progress in the class. Writing to Learn

6. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Writing to share involves making your writing clear, complete, and ready to be read by others. Writing to Share Learning Writing to Learn Improved Thinking Writing to Share Learning

7. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek The Steps in the Writing Process: Understanding the Writing Process ProcessActivities Prewriting Start the process by (1) selecting a topic to write about, (2) collecting details about it, and (3) finding a focus to direct your writing. Writing Then write your first draft, using your prewriting plan as a general guide. Writing a first draft allows you to connect your thoughts about a topic. Revising Carefully review your first draft and have a classmate read it as well. Change any parts that need to be clearer, and add missing information. Editing Edit your revised writing by checking for style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Publishing During the final step, prepare your writing to share with your instructor, your peers, or another audience.

8. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Creating an Effective Topic Sentence Topic sentence - introduces the topic and establishes a focus for the rest of the writing A specific topic: Arrival of Hernán Cortéz in Mexico A specific feeling, feature, or part: Marked the beginning of the end for the Aztec empire An effective topic sentence: The arrival of Hernán Cortéz in Mexico marked the beginning of the end of the Aztec empire. Using Writing Strategies

9. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Developing the Middle Part In the middle paragraphs, you develop all of the main points that support your topic statement. Keep your topic sentence in mind as you write. Use plenty of details to fully explain your ideas. Use your own words, except on those few occasions when you employ a quotation to add authority to your writing. Be open to new ideas that occur to you, especially if they will improve your paragraph. Try any of the basic writing moves that are appropriate to your topic. Using Writing Strategies

10. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Writing a Strong Closing The closing helps the reader better understand and appreciate the importance of your topic sentence Remind the reader of the focus of the topic sentence. Summarize the main point. Reflect on the explanation or argument you’ve presented in the middle part. Offer a final thought to keep the reader thinking about the topic. Using Writing Strategies

11. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek The traits (ideas, organization, voice, and so on) are the key ingredients in writing. Ideas: Does an interesting and relevant topic serve as a starting point for the writing? Organization: Does the writing form a meaningful whole— with opening, middle, and closing parts? Voice: Does the writer sound informed about and interested in the topic? Word Choice: Does the word choice clearly fit the purpose and the audience? Sentence Fluency: Are the sentences clear, and do they flow smoothly? Understanding Strong Writing

12. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Standard English (SE) - English that is considered appropriate for school, business, and government. 1. Expressing plurals after numbers 10 mile (Non-Standard English) 10 miles (Standard English) 2. Expressing habitual action He always be early. (Non-Standard English) He always is early. (Standard English) 3. Expressing ownership My friend car... (Non-Standard English) My friend’s car... (Standard English) Using Standard English

13. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Critical thinking - careful, logical thinking—the kind of thinking that you should use for your academic reading and writing Deductive thinking moves from a general focus to specific supporting details. Inductive thinking moves from specific facts and details to a general conclusion. Thinking Critically and Logically

14. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Faulty Logic Exaggerating the Facts: Eating fast food causes obesity, even if you eat it once or twice a month. Distracting the Reader: Processed food is not only bad for your health, but it looks gross and the wrappers add to the problem of littering. Offering Extremes: If you don’t start buying locally grown food, all farmers will lose their jobs. Telling Only Part of the Truth: Eating fresh, locally grown food is the only way to eat healthy. Appealing to a Popular Position: You should eat locally grown food because a lot of celebrities are saying it’s a good idea. Thinking Critically and Logically

15. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Activity What are the steps in the writing process? 1.________________________ 2.________________________ 3.________________________ 4.________________________ 5.________________________

16. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Activity 1.Prewriting 2.Writing 3.Revising 4.Editing 5.Publishing

17. Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek