1. Prewriting

2. Prewriting is thinking! Why do we pre-write? – Prevent writer’s block – Builds confidence – Sparks creativity – Tells you when to quit – Open your mind

3. Prewriting Methods #1 of 3 —Brainstorming Listing —Example: Obstacles to your education Time, money, friends, energy,,teacher, parents, tuition, classes —Freewriting Non-stop writing on a topic or a focused free writing on assigned subjects —Invisible Writing On computer with monitor off

4. PREWRITING METHODS #2 OF 3 Clustering – Circled word associations Goals Marriage House $$$ Ocean View 2 Kids Vacation 3-Bedroom Job

5. PREWRITING METHODS #3 OF 3 Narrowing your Topic – Topic/subtopic [stress as topic] world stress work stress school stress stress relief ways to reduce stress ! Outlining – VERY IMPORTANT!!! [usually last step in pre-writing]

6. OUTLINE - #1 of 4 Thesis: Cuyamaca is an excellent choice for students. Topic Sentence #1 –First of all, students save a lot of money Main Point #1Tuition Main Point #2 Parking Main Point #3 Books

7. OUTLINE - #2 of 4 Topic Sentence #2 –Not only do students save money at Cuyamaca, they also save time. Main Point #1Close to home Main Point #2Classes blocked together Main Point #3On-line classes

8. OUTLINE - #3 of 4 Topic Sentence #3 –Students also benefit from the close relations they have with Cuyamaca teachers. Main Point #1Small class size Main Point #2Office hours Main Point #3Voice mail and e-mail

9. Outline #4 of 4 Conclusion –Restate thesis in different words. “Students get a great learning experience at Cuyamaca College.”