1. Thinking through the tools needed for a great paper
Excellence in Writing
Thinking through the tools needed for a great paper

2. Looking at the Prompt
First see if it is narrative, persuasive or informational
Read the prompt twice
Make sure you understand what they are asking you to write

3. The most important step in the writing process is…
(Prewrite, Rough Draft,
Revise, Edit, Publish)

4. Prewriting!!!

5. What are the 3 important parts of your paper?

6. Introduction
Body
Conclusion

7. When you are prewriting…
Write a solid introduction that leads into the topic you are writing about
Your Body should give solid ideas with supporting details
Your conclusion should give your final thoughts about the topic

8. rough draft have to be perfect?
Does your
rough draft have to be perfect?

9. Of course not! Focus on getting your ideas down
Don’t get stuck on how to spell a word!
You can always go back and fix your mistakes and write it neatly for your final draft

10. How much time should I spend on each step in the writing process?

11. Make sure that your piece of writing makes sense!
Prewriting: 10 minutes
Rough Draft: 30 minutes
Revise: 10 minutes
Edit: 10 minutes
Final Draft: 30 minutes
There is still room at the end of each session to reread what you have written.
Make sure that your piece of writing makes sense!

12. Remember… You have been well prepared for this test! Stay focused!
Do your best!

13. Show those state judges what great writers we have at Fort Daniel!
AND…
Show those state judges what great writers we have at Fort Daniel!