1. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Use the Computer for Drafting (Supplementary) Objective: To use a word processing program for drafting your editorial. Focusing Question: How can the computer help you with real world writing? Strategy: To prepare your draft by typing using a computer and word processing software.

2. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Mini Lesson Writers often use computers to draft articles that will be published. After the editorials are typed, they will be easy to revise and publish online. For additional help, see: –DD’s e-Tutorial: File SavingDD’s e-Tutorial: File Saving –DD’s e-Tutorial: Spelling and Grammar CheckDD’s e-Tutorial: Spelling and Grammar Check –DD’s e-Tutorial: Cutting and PastingDD’s e-Tutorial: Cutting and Pasting

3. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Writer’s Work Time 1.Open a Microsoft Word document. 2.Save the document on the computer. The title should include your name, the date, and the word “feature” Example:Elizabeth_Feature_11_24 3.Type your editorial. Save every few minutes. 4.Go to the Online Classroom and upload your document in the Step 4 assignment Submit Your First Draft Feature Article.

4. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary How can the computer help you with real world writing? By using the Online Classroom, you can store your writing and return to it when revising and editing.