1. Basic Checklist Objectives (pg 42-58) Describe benefits of getting organized?Describe benefits of getting organized? Demonstrate examples of organizational patterns to inform/persuadeDemonstrate examples of organizational patterns to inform/persuade Illustrate the benefits of outlining, drafting and editing, and getting feedbackIllustrate the benefits of outlining, drafting and editing, and getting feedback

2. Benefits of Getting Organized Save time & frustrationSave time & frustration Help audience see your pointsHelp audience see your points OutlineOutline 1.Test the flow of ideas 2.Ease the pain of writing the first draft 3.Help you focus on your purpose statement 4.Save you effort when you edit

3. Break into 6 groups

4. Examples of Informative Organizational Patterns Topical Pattern food pyramid Chronological histories, processes, biographies Spatial/Geographical map, directions

5. Examples of Persuasive Organizational Patterns Cause/Effect Revolutionary War=breaking ties w/England poverty leads to unhealthy, high-risk behaviors Problem/Solution Olympics expensive-charge sponsors Reasoning/Logic freedom of speech at military funerals

6. Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Drafting &Editing DraftingDrafting –quick, first writing, focused on ideas not style EditingEditing –slow, careful examination of a piece of writing: correct, clarify ideas, ensure proper form –shift from creator to critic Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

7. Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Three-Step Approach to Editing Three-Step Approach to Editing First pass: the big pictureFirst pass: the big picture Arrangement/flow of ideas, purpose, length, introduction, conclusion, completeness Second pass: paragraph structure and claritySecond pass: paragraph structure and clarity Organization of main points and support, unity of focus, topic sentences Third pass: detailsThird pass: details Unclear language, wordiness, and grammar and spelling errors; read your paper aloud as you edit

8. Feedback! Feedback is the response of another person to your writingFeedback is the response of another person to your writing Why is a second pair of eyes necessary?Why is a second pair of eyes necessary? –writers get so close to their projects & cannot see objectively –may omit vital information –fail to see a weakness in an argument –overlook need for a transition Accept Feedback Keep open mindKeep open mind Accept criticismAccept criticism Don’t take comments personallyDon’t take comments personally

9. Describe benefits of getting organized –Save time & frustration –Help audience see your points –Outline your work before starting to write = halfway toward your goal

10. Illustrate the benefits of outlining, drafting, editing, and getting feedback 1.Test the flow of ideas 2.Ease the pain of writing the first draft 3.Help you focus on your purpose statement 4.Save you effort when you edit 5.Drafting focus on ideas not style 6.Editing you become a critic: correct, clarify & ensure proper form –Feedback may catch the omission of vital information, weak argument or absence of a transition