2-24-2012 Perfecting the Process of Writing

Teching the Core Curriculum Content Standards

Writing Standards

Standard: W 8.5 Grades 6-8

The Writing Process

Production and Distribution of Writing: STANDARD 5 –  With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.	RESOURCES
Planning	Preparing, Planning, and Checking  Planning Your Writing  Prewriting Power Points  Outlines Power Points  Graphic Organizer Power Points
Revision	Analyze, Review, and Comment  Commenting  Evaluation Station  Revision Teacher Workshop
Editing	Proofreading practice  Proofreading  Proofreading Power Points Proofreading Symbols
Rewriting	How to Rewrite  Editing and Rewriting
Approach	Structure  Tone and Style  Format and Structure  Read, Write, Think Interactives

The Writing Process

The Perdue OWL: The Writing Process ABC's of the Writing Process 5 Steps of the Writing Process Daily Writing Tips CSU: The Writing Process The Writing Process Implementing the Writing Process 6 Traits Tips and Tricks J. Cheek's LAL Resources Time 4 Writing Handout Writing Workshop

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