Developing a Writing Outline

Hi Class,

Today I want to work on developing an outline. This is related to clustering that we did last week. We will also be using this outline for developing specific writing assignment #4.

So today I want you to first pick another NEW topic on p. 93 of our textbooks and begin prewriting with clustering. This should take you about 10 or 15 minutes. Then use those clusters to make an outline and organize your thoughts (see example on page 93). This will be your first draft for specific writing assignment number four.

I want you to post your outlines on our web blog and work on the specific writing in MSWord to be sent to me sometime before December 30, 2008. It should be 1 paragraph with about 12-15 sentences. Remember to use as much description as possible.

Mr O.

Clustering and More Describing

Hi Class,

Today I want you to write a paragraph from the choices on page 93. Please keep it within 10-15 sentences and be as descriptive as possible. Remember to try clustering as a prewriting strategy.

Mr O.

My Room

Hi Class,

Today I want to continue working on descriptive paragraphs. Use examples on p. 70-77 in your texbooks. I want you to write between 8-10 sentences on your room. Please be as detailed as possible, start with a topic sentence, and finish with a concluding sentence.

Mr. O.