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UIL Ready Writing Workshop
Workshops for Student Writers
Tutors: Tiffany Portewig, Lori Hughes,
and Loretto Jones
Overview
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Prompt: “An Athenian citizen does not put his private
affairs before the affairs of the state; even our merchants and
businessmen know something about politics. We alone
believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is
more than harmless—he is useless.” “Pericles’ Funeral
Oration” Athens, 5th century BC
Brainstorming a Writing
Prompt
Ready…
The prompt is read
All the meanings of the words in the
prompt are clear to you
The subject is clear
20 minutes to go over the points
20 minutes to write
Brainstorming a Writing
Prompt
Set…
The path is clear
The steps are clear
The examples are ready
15 minutes to go over the points
25 minutes to write
Brainstorming a Writing
Prompt
Go…
The bumper sticker is clear
The hook is ready
15 minutes to go over the points
25 minutes to write
Organizing an Essay
Check for a clear thesis statement
Check paragraph topic sentences
Check for transitions
Check for thesis support (echo words)
Check for clarity (adherence to the
theme/bumper sticker)
Check for a conclusion that circles back
15 minutes to go over the points
25 minutes to write
How to Make Essays
Interesting
Use metaphors and analogies
Use a kicker
Show instead of tell
Write with attitude
15 minutes to go over the points
25 minutes to write