1. English Language Arts 9 LA9U1L8+9+10 “The Writing Process”

2. Agenda for the Day ► SEQS formula ► Writing Assignment – Heads up!! ► What is a RAFTS? ► RAFTS Process Any Questions?

3. SEQS ► Statement: The statement is your idea, your topic sentence. ► Example/explanation: provide an example of your statement. Or, you can explain your point by providing details to support your ideas. ► Quotation/Anecdote: defending your point with a quotation from published resources helps complete your idea.

4. Summary Statement: finish by restating your point or drawing a more specific conclusion from your developing details.

5. What is a RAFT?

6. Ta da…..What is your Research Essay On???

7. RAFTS What would your RAFT look like?

8. What’s Coming Up? Any questions??