Homework - Complete rough draft of "Person Switch" essay. Each paragraph should be 6-9 sentences.

Preparing for the 5 paragraph Long Composition in 7^th grade Language Arts

“If you don't know where you're going....you're never going to get there.” Mr. P

• Plan what you are going to write, make notes or outlines and carry out any other pre-writing activities – in other words ~ Brainstorm

• Webs /bullets/columns/lists
  Read the question - Identify your task!

• Circle key direction verbs
• Underline the important information – Identify your task.
• Restate Rewrite in your own words what the question is asking (THESIS STATEMENT)
• Record your plan (BRAINSTORM)
  • You MUST make a plan of your writing
  • More information in your brainstorm = detailed writing
  • Can you use ~ who, what, where, when, why, how
• Answer the question
• First draft Draft 1: Get your ideas out.

• Write your Draft 1 from your brainstorm
• No “talking sentences” “I’m writing about…” DO NOT SAY “Let me tell you about…”
• Introduce your essay in an interesting way ~ catch the reader’s attention -Grabber – write in first person.
• Description/emotion/stronger vocabulary are always needed*sparkle*
• Read over in a 1” voice ~ multiple times throughout the writing process

• Final composition – limited to four pages
  • Before you copy over ~ add more ~ then add more again
  • Each time we revised in class, we focused on something different (stronger vocabulary/complex sentences/quote use)
  • Is this essay something that you are proud of ~ is it your best work?
• Reminders
  • “I can’t be with you when you take the test…” ~ picture me as a little person (guardian or devil) sitting on your shoulder, watching over you.
  • Your writing should be like a finger print. Be yourself! Take risks and be creative. Use your sense of humor!
  • If there is time left on the clock – continue to paint the picture using your words.
  • You are in control of your writing and success!