1. Prewriting Word Study – Prewrite o pre = before o writ = express ideas with words o before expressing in words - plan
Key Elements: o Choose a topic. o Organize thoughts. o Generate ideas. o Identify the purpose and audience. o Select a format for the writing.
2. Drafting Word Study – Compose o com = together o ponere = to put o to put things together to form a whole. o to arrange things in order to achieve an effect.
Key Elements: o Review plans from Prewriting. o Take time to compose. o Focus on content, rather than mechanics.
Conferring Word Study – Confer o con = together o fer = to bring o to bring together people for a conversation. o to talk with somebody in order to compare opinions or make a decision.
Key Elements: o Have a specific reason for a conference. o Discuss how the student is progressing. o Identify how the write can improve.
3. Revising Word Study – Revise o re = again o vis = to see o see the text again. o to come to different conclusions about something after thinking again. o to adjust a text in order to correct it, update it, or improve it.
Key Elements: o Look at the text again and see it with new eyes. o Honor a good piece. o Change it to improve it! o Explore new strategies. o Participate in a constructive conversation.
4. Editing Word Study – Editing o Webster Definition for edit: - to prepare for publication or presentation by correcting errors, ensuring clarity, and ensuring accuracy; - to cut and arrange, deciding on a final order; and - to remove material because it is lengthy.
o Proofread your own writing for edits by… 1. Read to listen to the sound of it. 2. Reread to identify and correct errors. 3. Read a final time with the changes.
5. Publishing Word Study – Publish o Webster Definition for publish: - to announce something publicly.
Key Elements: o Celebrate all your hard work! o Make it look good with borders, pictures, and neatness. o Take a deep breath because you are now officially a Third Grade author!