You , The Writer

T.B. pp. 2-7

Why Do You Write?•To Persuade•To Share

•To Inform

•To Enjoy

What Do You Write?

•Texting friends or posting on social networking sites

•Writing research reports, non fiction accounts, fiction stories, essays in school

•Recording thoughts in a journal

•E-mailing thank you notes to relatives

•Creating lists of things to do or things you like

How Can You Find Ideas?

By Reading

By Observing

By Watching

•Keep a personal journal

•Start an idea notebook or a digital idea file

•Maintain a learning log

•Free Write

How Can You Keep Track of Ideas?

•Have Materials

•Get Comfortable

•Spend time wisely

How Can You Get Started?

•Cooperative Writing

•Using Technology

•Peer Feedback

How Do You Work With Others?•Brainstorming

•Leader

•Listener

Possible Roles in a Collaborative Writing Project:

•Facilitator

Collaborate and Discuss

•Compromiser

•Portfolio•Reader’s Journal

Where Can You Keep Your Finished Work?

Acrostics

Acrostics