Mr. Borg

Introduction to Writing Basics

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Grade 6  English

BIG IDEAS

What is the writing process?

The writing process is comprised of five stages that writers work though when creating a written piece.  The

stages are:

Pre-writing

First Draft

Revision

Editing

Publishing

The movement is not necessarily linear but in a manner that facilitates the development of an effective piece

of writing.  Therefore, the writer moves back and forth through the various stages.

Why use the writing process?

In today's society the level of literacy required to function everyday and in the work place is steadily

increasing.  In order to address the needs of our changing society, teachers must look for methods and

strategies that prepare students for the challenges of today's world.

Implementing the writing process into the classroom is an effective strategy that teaches students a necessary

form of communication.  We know that writing is a powerful tool that can influence others and clarify one's

own thoughts.  Teaching the writing process can give students the key to unlocking this powerful tool.

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The Process to Writing Paragraphs

Topic Sentences

Every paragraph needs a topic sentence. The topic

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sentence is usually the first sentence of the

paragraph. It gives the reader an idea of what the

paragraph is going to be about. The supporting

sentences need to be about the idea presented in

the topic sentence. In a paragraph, every sentence

should &quot;belong&quot;.

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