Organize Your WritingOrganize Your Writing

Shape thoughts and examples into an outline with a thesis and supporting paragraphs

Shape thoughts and examples into an outline with a thesis and supporting paragraphs

4 Steps for Writing

Pre-Writing�̶Brainstorm ideas, draft thesis, organize outline

Writing�̶Intro leads into thesis and supporting paragraphs, etc

Revising�̶Add, Cut, Change, Rewrite

Proofreading�̶Look at the whole, and then check each word and letter

Pre-Writing

Gather information, data, thoughts, quotes.Determine your purpose/focus for writing.Analyze your reader (audience)Write your thesis statement

�̶Main idea in one sentence stated as argument or opinion

Write your outline�̶It gains its organizational structure from your thesis

Try This Outline StructureI. Introduction

A. open with quick scene or startling statement B. leading into thesis imbedded with ideas #A, #B, [#C], etc.

II. Body of essayA. Idea #A from thesis

Support with personal example, case study, quote, etc.

B. Idea #B from thesis (2 or more) Support with personal example, case study, quote, etc.

III. Conclusion̶� Wrap it up, echo your thesis

Writing

Let thoughts flow into your outline.Write a captivating lead, leading into thesis.Use supporting detail for each section of outline.Stick to the thesis and supporting subjects.Wrap it up in conclusion.Check to make sure writing fits your audience.

Revising

Look at the whole – Check overall organizationCheck for strong introduction and conclusionCheck for clear topic sentence in each paragraphCheck for emphasis and consistencyLook at the parts - sentences and words

�̶Clarity, Wordiness, Redundancy

Proofreading

Check sentence structureCheck for grammar and dictionCheck for punctuationCheck spelling and typos

Proofread for commonly misspelled words

Its/it’s choose/choseTo/too/two accept/exceptThere/their/they’re where/wearYour/you’re lose/looseaffect/effect precede/proceedwho’s/whose illusion/allusionthan/then farther/further