Free Writing

We all know that practice makes perfect. Whether it is snowboarding, drawing, playing the piano or writing, practice is the key to getting better at any skill.

Every two cycles, you will have the chance to perfect your writing while expressing whatever you have to say about a given topic.

STEPS:

1. Your teacher will give you a topic.
2. Brainstorm about the subject, using "Inspiration".
3. Give a structure to your text by making a plan.
4. Write your first draft and print it.
5. Using a pen, make corrections on your first draft. Revise it using the marking code.
6. Write the final version. (DOUBLE SPACED)

 

 

 

 

 

When you're done, put all sheets (4) in your duo-tang. ("Inspiration" brainstorming + outline + first draft + final text)

Your teacher will collect your duo-tang every month.

# Topic:
1 What a Wonderful Day it Was!
2 The Dream Planet
3

Write to persuade. Choose one of these topics and write to convince the reader. (380 to 500 words)

  1. Students should wear uniforms
  2. Star athletes deserve their high salaries
  3. We don't have to change our life styles to fight pollution
  4. We must change our life styles to fight pollution
  5. We must find new sources of energy
  6. We should not print our school projects
  7. We should be allowed to have monkeys as pets
  8. Boys and girls should go to different schools

TIPS FOR WRITING PERSUASION: a) Write a thesis statement that states your opinion

b) Gather facts, reasons, examples, arguments to support your opinion

c) State opposing arguments but argue against

d) Arrange your arguments in order of importance

e) Recommend an action