Transcript ABCD`s of Timed Writing

ABCD’s of Writing
Mrs. Weed’s guide to
tackling ANY difficult
writing assignment
A= Attack the Prompt
Prompt= Writing Assignment
1. Cross out any unnecessary,
background information (roughly
the entire 1st paragraph/section)
2. Circle all verbs in second section
3. Draw a line connecting the verb
to what the verb is referring.
4. Create a “Do/This” Chart
Attack the prompt cont’d
Example Prompt (CAHSEE Released
Question):
By the time students enter High School,
they have learned about many
moments in history that have
influenced our world today. Think
about a moment in history you studied
and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you
discuss a moment in history. Share its
importance in today’s world. Be sure to
support the moment with details and
examples.
Step 1- Eliminate extra info
By the time students enter High School,
they have learned about many
moments in history that have
influenced our world today. Think
about a moment in history you studied
and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you
discuss a moment in history. Share its
importance in today’s world. Be sure to
support the moment with details and
examples.
Step 2: Circle Verbs
Write a composition in which you
discuss a moment in history. Share its
importance in today’s world. Be sure to
support the moment with details and
examples.
Step 3: Connect verbs to Direct
objects
Write a composition in which you
discuss a moment in history.
Share its importance in today’s world.
Be sure to support the moment with
details and examples.
Step 4: Make a “Do/This” ChartWrite down each verb in the order
that it appears within the prompt
Do (Verb)
This (Direct Object)
# Verb
# What the verb tells
you to do
Ex: #1 Discuss
#1 Moment in history
Brainstorm Possible Answers
You can now see that the prompt is asking you
to do three things.
Begin brainstorming in the same order you
numbered the prompt when attacking it.
1.Discuss a moment in history
2. Share its importance
3. Support details/examples
NOW...start by brainstorming moments in
history for one minute
Brainstorm Possible Answers
B
9/11
Declaration of Independence
Iraq War
Holocaust
WWII
Brainstorm Your Answer
After brainstorming for a minute,
choose your topic and begin
brainstorming the second layer of
the prompt (why this event is still
important today).
Brainstorm Your Answer
The
Moment
Security
Event
9/11
Economy
War
Suffering
Brainstorm
You are now ready to begin
brainstorming your third layer:
adding supporting details to
illustrate why this event is still
important today.
Expand Your Brainstorm
The Moment
1 DC
2 NYC
1 Penn
Security
Airports
Military bases
Sporting Events
Economy
airlines
hotels
jobs
Event
9/11
War
Iraq
Bombings
Hatred
Suffering
victimes and families
soldiers
first responders
C: Consider Important
Factors
 1.Audience: Who will read this? What
type of tone, diction, and format would
be most appropriate for this type of
reader?
 2. Type of writing: Am I being asked to
write an essay, a narrative, a persuasive
paper, or something else? How can I best
represent this genre?
 3. Order of response: What will be the
most logical way to organize my ideas?
D: Draft your composition
Remember! Writing is a work in
progress. Don’t be afraid to
make mistakes; it’s normal.
WRITE LEGIBLY
Write Darkly
Make 5 distinct paragraphsthe last of which begins with:
“In conclusion”
Time to Write!
!
Done writing? Time to
Revise!
Look for:
Grammatical Mistakes
Spelling Errors
Punctuation Errors
Smooth transitions
Logical organization
Solid point of view
Messy handwriting etc.