Draft Writing-Earthquakes Vs. Quakes!

Draft Writing-Earthquakes Vs. Quakes!

Standard and Learning Objective

• W4.1-Draft an opinion piece

• I will be able to create a draft of my writing to show what I am planning to write.

Drafting

• Drafting is the step in the writing process in which writers get their opinions, reasons, and ideas down on paper.

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Ask yourself these questions before drafting

• What information is in the graphic organizer?

• How can writers use graphic organizers to begin drafting?

• What steps do writers follow when they draft their writing?

Write a Draft of an Opinion Piece

You will be drafting an opinion piece that compares the two selections, Quake!and Earthquakes. You will

decide which text offers a stronger account of an earthquake.

Suggestion

Review your graphic organizer and notes from yesterday to decide which text evidence, reasons, and ideas to include in your drafts.

Remember...

Have group related ideas together to keep the writing clear and organized.

Asynchronous Assignment

• You will be writing a rough draft

• Compare the two text with details and facts based on what the stories contain and what you gathered in your graphic organizer

• Your conclusion paragraph should contain your decision on which text offers a strong account of an earthquake

• Your writing should be at least 4 to 5 paragraphs