writing level 2: thurs 10-14 unit 7

Writing Level 2 : 

Writing Level 2 Thursday, October 14 Ms. Park

Idiom of the Day : 

Idiom of the Day Meaning Example

Slide 3: 

Do you believe in heaven and hell?

Journal Free Writing : 

Journal Free Writing Imagine you are in heaven. What is it like? You can write a short story about what happens there! 5 minutes

Process Analysis Paragraph : 

Process Analysis Paragraph Writing an Outline

Outline : 

Outline Reminder: What do we need to write in an outline? Topic Main points Details to support each main point Conclusion

Let’s Practice : 

Let’s Practice Read the sample paragraph Write an outline for it In pairs

How to write a Process Analysis Paragraph : 

How to write a Process Analysis Paragraph See handout

Process Analysis Paragraph : 

Process Analysis Paragraph Purpose of writing : to explain how to do something (process) =giving instructions A main point one step Example: “Remove the pot from the heat.” If a step is very simple, sometimes you don’t need to explain in more detail.

Process Analysis Paragraph : 

Process Analysis Paragraph What do we need to include? Divided into 3 main parts Introduction: Explain why the reader should know the entire process. Why this topic is important. Topic sentence

Examples : 

Examples Page 122 “Eating a Messy Food” Page 124 “Applying to an American University” Page 125 “A Unique Beverage” Look at the first sentence of each paragraph. Can you see a pattern?

2. Explain the Process : 

2. Explain the Process Give instructions step by step. Properly explain each step-enough details Include the required equipments (if any) Example: First, you need a special coffeepot called jezve. In a particular step, you can also explain problems and difficulties you might have. (Or things to consider) Supporting sentences

Example: Eating a Messy Foodpage 122 : 

Example: Eating a Messy Foodpage 122 Make sure you are wearing clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. +detail: silk blouse 2. Decide if you want to eat alone or in front of others. +detail: can be embarrassing to eat with people you don’t know well 3. Eat the taco following these steps. +detail: specific steps

3. Conclusion : 

3. Conclusion brief summary of the process state the result of the process Restate why the reader needs to know the process

Example : 

Example From “Eating a Messy Food” By following these simple directions, eating a taco can be a less messy experience. Summary Result

Homework : 

Homework Choose a new topic- explain the process e.g. how to make cheese (chocolate chip cookies, lasagna, etc.) how to get a driver’s license, how to go on a perfect date, etc. Write in your own words- Do not copy sentences from the Internet or any other source. (Plagiarism Zero!) By Tuesday Brainstorm Outline Write a complete paragraph Use checklist to proofread This will go in your portfolio!