Introduction to Writing: Why Write?
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Writing:Second Quarter Focus:
Teacher Venjie OclaretGrammar, Writing and Literature
An Introduction
How do you considerwriting
A chore?
An opportunity?
Chore vs. Opportunity
Writing is not a chore.
Writing isan opportunity.
to express your ideas
to express your ideas
to persuade others to agree with your
point of view
to express your ideas
to open up your imagination
to persuade others to agree with your point of view
Writing is an everyday part
of life.
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? Writing is an everyday part of life….
Can you think of other roles writing
plays in your everyday life?
Indeed, writing is an everyday
part of life!
Whywrite
Developing your writing skills will not only help you express yourself
more effectively, it will also help you achieve
success in life.
Being a strong writer will help you do well in
school.
It will serve you well in a wide range of
occupations—from law and medicine to nursing
and auto mechanics.
So you think you can’t write?
Let’s get past some myths.
Myth #1
Writing is only for geniuses
Writing takes years of training.
Myth #2
You can’t write when you’re scared.
Myth #3
You don’t know what to write.
Myth #4
You know what to say, but not how to say it.
Myth #5
The words start, but then stop, for no reason.
Myth #6
Your English skills are too poor to write.
Myth #7
You haven’tgot time.
Myth #8
You can do this!
Nonsense!!!
How do I start
SAPPHIRE
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EMERALD
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NOTE: D.E.A.R Time on August 31, Wednesday. DON’T FORGET to bring
the novel assigned to you, lest you will receive
no grade.