What Writing Is

As you are bleeding, sweating, and wrestling with your mind for the right words, just remember that many have fought this hard-won battle and emerged triumphant. Here is what they had to say about the writing process. Who do you think is the most correct? Who said it best?

Week 5: What to Expect

Mon. Oct. 1st:
* Words of the Week
* "Show Don't Tell" activity
* Check Out the excellent "Write to Done: article How to Show (Not Tell)
* Complete your Personal Narrative Outline
* Begin crafting your Personal Narrative Draft

Tues. Oct. 2nd:
* What is dialogue? How do I use it well? Check out How to Create Excellent Dialogue in Your Writing
* Write. Write. Write.
* Pen to Paper. Craft your Personal Narrative Draft

Wed. Oct. 3rd:
* Co-op Community Building. Ms. Binning and myself have some activities planned so we can have some fun and come together before you go out into your work experiences next week
* Complete Draft
* Peer conference and edit support

Thurs. Oct 4th:
* Revisions
* See the great article for your revisions (which is the most important stage!): How to Write Better: 7 Instant Fixes
* Computer Lab C126: Type up your good copy

Fri. Oct. 5th:
* Self-Evaluation of your hard work
* Hand in your (brilliant, I'm sure) Personal Narratives
* Week 3 & 4 Vocab Quiz
* Portfolio. What was a first? What has potential? What would you burn?