Our objective today is to review two important concepts:
--Organization (AKA structure, patterns of development, order, arrangement, form).
--Prewriting Tools: Web, Bubble Cluster, Idea Mapper, Diagrams, Pictorial Maps, Outlines
Google Chrome has a free app called "Idea Mapper." For
you techies out there who prefer to do everything with a computer, feel free to
use this tool to work out your prewriting.
In the instructions for your first assignment, I already set up
the pattern you can follow for organizing the ideas for your letter.
You are not required to turn in evidence of prewriting for this
assignment; however, you will be expected to do prewriting for future writing
assignments.
***Regarding notebooks, I've had several students ask the same
questions all day: Do I have to bring it everyday? The answer is
YES. Can I leave it in the classroom? The answer is NO. I
expect you to bring your notebook everyday because if you're using it as it is
intended, it should also serve as a reference tool while you're in class. You
need to take it with you so that you can study, work on assignments, etc.
My room is not your personal storage locker. :)
