Pre-writing
Brainstorm!
Think about...
-the important events in your life
-odd events that have happened
-moments that defined you
-a time you were surprised
-a special memory
Select a Topic
Make sure you...
-narrow your topic (write about visiting the Eiffel Tower instead of your whole week in Paris)
-care about your topic (that will show through in your writing)
-have a purpose for writing about this topic
Gather Ideas
Come up with details that...
-include the 5 senses
-provide insight
-add information for the reader
-are unexpected
Consider using....
-an ABC chart
-a web
Drafting
Get it all out
-For the first draft, write everything-don't edit yourself at this point.
-Write on every other line.
-Write on only one side of the paper.
Block out Time
-Give yourself time to draft.
-Work in a place that won't be distracting.
-It's ok if you get writer's block-take a walk around the room, get a drink, and come back to it.
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