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With Common Core Standards so prevalent in most states, the writing process becomes a focus in the upper elementary classrooms. The standards state, "With guidance and support from our peers and adults, we can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing." One of our SNAPSHOT experts has found a way to perfect this standard so read on!
First, prepare your classroom for the writing process by placing posters vertically in your classroom. Then, write each student's name on a clothespin. Students will move their clothespin as they progress to each step of the process. This will allow you to quickly glance to see who may need help.
Pam from Rockin Resources has graciously offered free Writing Process posters in her store. There are two versions. One has young students featured as the graphics and below you will see the tween version which works well for the older students.
1. Prewriting –
Brainstorm
a list of ideas for the topic using background knowledge and interest.
Choose one of the ideas, then complete a Graphic Organizer.
a. Introduction In Narrative Writing, it is the beginning of
the story where you introduce the narrator and/or characters, setting and the
plot. In other types of writing, restate
the prompt without detailed examples or experiences.
b. Body In Narrative Writing, it is the middle of the
story where characters are developed and
events show sequence with heightened suspense and climax. In other types of writing, choose 3 examples,
reasons or subtopics related to the prompt; then provide details or personal
experiences for each one.
c. Conclusion In Narrative Writing, it is the end of the
story or solution to the problem. In
other types, wrap up the essay and be creative so the reader wants to read
more! Remind the reader of the central
idea!
2. Rough Draft- Just
write. Don't worry about misspelled
words! Indent each paragraph and skip lines so you can make
changes later.
3. READ to Revise Read your writing out loud to “listen” for
story fluency. Use a color pen and
thesaurus to make changes.
Rearrange items
to make sure you stick to the topic of each paragraph
Exchange words
for stronger ones (Million Dollar words and figurative language)
Add more
detail, transition words and topic sentence
Delete
unnecessary information
4. CUPS to Edit.
”Look” for errors. Use another color pen and a dictionary.
Capitals-
beginning of the sentence, I, proper nouns, titles, inside quotes.
Usage-Subject-Verb
Agreement, Double Negatives, Sentence Fragments, Run-on
Sentences, Verb Forms and Tenses, Pronoun Case Forms
Punctuation-
End of sentences, commas in a series, quotations, combine
sentences.
Spelling-
Look over spelling rules!
5. Peer Reflection-
Read your writing to a peer and go over checklist together. Make more changes to your paper.
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6. Final copy- Make
it neat! Whether you are handwriting or
typing, it should be
your best work and error free!
I hope you found this post useful! Do you have ideas to add to this post? Please leave us feedback! Happy Writing!
I hope you found this post useful! Do you have ideas to add to this post? Please leave us feedback! Happy Writing!
