Exploring the POWER Writing Process

The video tutorial explains the writing process using the POWER acronym: Plan, Organize, Write, Edit, and Revise. It guides students through a writing assignment, breaking down the prompt and using the TIDE organizer to structure their writing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of editing and revising with CUPS and ARMS strategies and encourages reflection and self-assessment using a rubric.

What is the first step Becky needs to take according to the writing prompt?

• Edit the paragraph

• Include the title and author

• Write the summary

• Read the article

What does Becky need to include in her gist summary?

• Her opinion on the article

• The who, what, when, where, and why

• A conclusion

• The main idea and supporting details

What does Becky compare the writing process to?

• A journey

• A game

• A recipe

• A puzzle

In the POWER acronym, what does 'P' stand for?

• Produce

• Plan

• Prepare

• Pull apart and pick ideas

What does Becky remember about the 'W' stage in the POWER acronym?

• Work

• Weigh

• Wonder

• Write

What tool does Becky use to organize her ideas?

• TIDE organizer

• Outline

• Mind map

• Flowchart

What does the 'T' in TIDE stand for?

• Thesis

• Transition

• Title

• Topic

What does Becky need to do in the 'E' stage of the POWER acronym?

• Elaborate

• Edit

• Explain

• Evaluate

What does Becky use to check her work in the final stage?

• A checklist

• A rubric

• A dictionary

• A thesaurus

What is the purpose of the 'R' stage in the POWER acronym?

• Reflect

• Revise

• Rewrite

• Review