Writing

Writing Process

• Prewriting• Drafting• Revising• Editing/Proofreading• Publishing/Presenting

Descriptive Writing

• Uses detail for support• Types:–Spatial order (order that it appears)–Order of importance–Chronological order (time order)–Sensory (sight, sound, taste, touch,

smell)

Narrative Writing

• Tells about events or actions as they change over a period of time (tells a story)

• Typically has story elements: character, setting, and plot

Persuasive Writing

• Aims at convincing people to think or act in a certain way• Steps:–Purpose–Audience–Evidence–Format

Expository Writing

• Aims at informing and explaining• Examples:–Research papers–News articles–How to books/instruction manuals–Essays • Introduction with thesis statement• Body• Conclusion

Favorite Quote Activity #1• Each table will select a quote from the box• Everyone in your group needs to write the

quote down at the top of his/her paper• Your group now has 5 minutes to discuss

what the quote means in general and what it means to you personally

• Next, you will work SILENTLY to write a ½ to one page NARRATIVE WRITING that tells a story about your life that this quote makes you think about