The Writing Process

What is the name of the graphic organizer we use in class to help start writing?

• Charlottes Web

• Spider Central

• Spider Web Diagram

• Web Dump

What should you do FIRST when getting ready to write?

• Take a nap

• Get a drink of water

• Hold up your pencil in the air

• Think

What is a good way to start the process, once you have an idea to write about?

• eat some cereal

• go for a run

• sit quietly, eyes closed and think

• sleep

What is the process called when we let go of the thought in our brain and get them on paper?

• Garbage Dump

• Apple Pie

• Dummpy Lumpy

• Brain Dump

Once you have all of your first thoughts out on paper, what should you do next?

• Get lunch

• Rest, you're tired

• Open Google or a book - to start researching

• Go for a walk to clear your mind

What is the word we use when we need "MORE" details in our first sentences from research?

• Expun

• Explore

• Excall

• Expand

Good writers stop researching quickly and turn in work that is not finished.

• Yes

• No

What ideas can go into the "feet" of your web - if your topic is ... Amoung Us Vs. Minecraft. If you have trouble with this, give me ideas for any video game you know.