A Writing Plan for Dyer SchoolFall 2009

Prewriting– generate ideasDrafting– organize & write it downRevising– refine & make it betterEditing– make it correctPublishing– share with others

Brainstorm JournalDrawUse graphic organizers/ thinking

mapsResearchDetermine focus, audience, &

purpose

Group related ideasWrite topic sentenceUse supporting facts & details Include an introductory paragraphWrite a concluding paragraph

Improve meaningCheck sequenceLook for cause & effectUse vivid, descriptive wordsAdd, delete, rearrange, and clarifyGet input from others: writing

conference

Check grammarCheck spellingCheck punctuationUse precise word choiceReview sentence structure

Think of a titleType or write your final copyAdd illustrations as needed Invite others to read your work

Sample Listing of Specific Writing Strategies:

http://www.intercom.net/local/school/sdms/mspap/writ_sugg2.html

Ideas for Teaching the Writing Process:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/writingprocess/menu.html

Creative Teaching:

http://www.fascinate-educate.com/2009/01/12/the-writing-process/

ABC’s of the Writing Process:http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

Jefferson County’s Write-On: http://jc-schools.net/write/ Jefferson County’s Write Away: http://jc-schools.net/writeaway/