1. Language Arts The Writing Process: Writing Assignment for week of 9/26/05 Mrs. Amezcua- Room 3B

2. Steps in the Writing Process: 1.Prewriting 2.Rough Draft 3.Proofreading 4.Editing 5.Final Draft

3. Step #1 Pre-Writing All About Me My Family Mom/Dad- Work Siblings Where you live My Hobbies At Home-Cooking Sports Collections Reading My Summer Vacation Trips Play Station Swimming School Favorite Subject Friends Goals this year

4. Step #2 Rough Draft Begin writing story with opening paragraph describing what you will be writing about. Write a paragraph of 3 or more sentences describing each of the 4 web bubbles. Use proper punctuation and remember to indent.

5. Step #3 Proofreading Read over your story carefully at least 2 times. See if you want to make any changes.

6. Step #4 Editing 1.Read over story and make any grammar or punctuation corrections. Use proper editing marks. 2.Have classmate read over story and critique it. 3.Make any last changes necessary. 4.Bring to me for final draft approval.

7. Step #5 Final Draft Write your final draft very neatly. Don’t forget your name.

8. Your Presentation Begin with overview of your pre- writing/brainstorming Read Story Keep good eye contact Project your voice Keep to a minimum of 5 minutes Answer 3 student questions

9. CONGRATULATIONS!! Great Job! YOU ARE FINISHED!!!