Writing Strategies
An acceptable piece of writing should contain a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Each paragraph should consist of at least 3-7 well written sentences.
Essay
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Body
4. Body
5. Conclusion
Process Writing
1. Prewriting/Brainstorming Ideas
2. Drafting
3. Revising/Does it make sense?
4. Editing/Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
5. Publishing/Sharing
Reading Strategies
The following reading strategies can be addressed if students should come across unfamiliar words:
1. Does it sound right?
2. Does it look right?
3. Does it make sense?
4. Did you use context clues?
5. Did you look the word up in a dictionary?
6. Did you ask for help?
