ELECTIVE 2
Creative Writing
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Writing as a
Language Macro
Skill
Writing as an Idea
Richard Nordquist writes that, “In
composition, the term prewriting
refers to any activity that helps a
writer think about a topic, determine
a purpose, analyze an audience, and
prepare to write. Prewriting is closely
related to the ar t of invention in
classical rhetoric.
Freewriting is a writing exercise that
involves writing without stopping or
editing for a set amount of time. It's a
prewriting technique that can help
you generate ideas, discover opinions,
and evaluate what you know about a
topic.
Brainstorming, like freewriting, is a
p re w r i t i n g t e ch n i q u e t h at h e l p s
writers generate ideas for a topic. It's
a good way to start writing when you
have a general idea but aren't sure
what to focus on.
Wr i t i n g ge n e rat e s i d e a s. B y
reflecting, connecting the dots, and
cross-pollinating seemingly unrelated
i d e a s, we t h i n k o f n ove l ways t o
improve our situations.
Writing as a Skill
Improving your writing helps you to
become a better communicator overall
and it also improves your reading,
which is another essential job skill.
And your ability to write a well-crafted
application, resume, and cover letter
is the first step to getting a job.
Writing skills are the skills you use to
write effectively and succinctly. A
good writer is someone who can
communicate their point to their
audience without using too much fluff
and in a way that the other person
can understand.
Writing is a powerful tool for
developing critical thinking skills.
Writing helps you gain clarity and
organize your thoughts logically. This
process forces you to evaluate and
s t ru c t u re yo u r i d e a s, p ro m o t i n g
deeper analysis and understanding.
A lot falls under the term
'creative writing': poetry, short
fiction, plays, novels, personal
essays, and songs, to name just a
few.
Writing as a
Discourse
What is discourse?
Discourse is the use of language to
share ideas, insights, and information.
Discourse can include fictional and
poetic works as well as nonfictional
prose. To be considered discourse, a
piece of writing must be longer than a
sentence and have a coherent purpose
and meaning.
Discourse can be shared through written or
spoken language. In fact, it’s organized into three
categories:
Written discourse: Composed of written works
like essays, blog posts, and books.
Spoken Discourse: Shared through speech, like
presentations, vlogs, and oral reports.
Civil Discourse: Spoken or written words
ch a ra c t e r i ze d by i t s i n cl u s i o n o f mu l t i p l e
p a r t i c i p a n t s, a l l o f w h o m e n gage o n a
level playing field.
K to 12 English
Writing
Competencies
Competence is the ability to do
something well and ef ficiently. It's a
c o m b i n at i o n o f k n o w l e d ge, s ki l l s,
experience, and attitude.
Competencies are the knowledge, skills,
abilities, and behaviors that contribute to
individual and organizational
performance.
Writing Competencies
Purpose: The writing should have a
clear purpose and follow the assignment
directions.
Content: The writing should be relevant,
accurate, and complete.
Writing Competencies
Organization: The writing should be
organized and presented in a logical
manner.
Word choice: The writing should use
accurate and varied word choice.
Writing Competencies
Grammar: The writing should avoid
grammatical and mechanical errors.
Audience: The writing should be
accessible and consider the reader's
needs and knowledge.
Writing Competencies
Style: The writing should be concise
and direct, and avoid jargon and
technical terms.
C o n f i d e n c e : Th e w r i t e r s h o u l d b e
resilient and able to bounce back from
setbacks.
Sub-skills in
Writing
Sub-skills in writing include:
1. Research: Gathering information and
evidence to make sure your writing is
accurate.
2. Critical thinking: Using logic and
reasoning to solve problems and make
discoveries.
3. Reading Comprehension: Using
reading skills to understand the main
idea and tone of a piece of writing.
4. Communication: Sharing ideas and
feelings effectively.
5. Listening: Paying close attention to
what someone is saying.
6. Grammar: Using correct grammar in
your writing.
7. Vocabulary: Using the right words in
your writing.
8 . S e n t e n c e c o n s t ru c t i o n : U s i n g
correct sentence structure in your
writing.
9. Structure: Using the correct
structure in your writing.
10. Clarity: Making sure your writing is
clear.
11. Persuasiveness: Using persuasive
techniques in your writing.
Writing Process -
An Overview
The Five-Step Writing Process
1. Pre-writing: To 'get ready to write by
researching, clarifying audience and
purpose, etc.
The Five-Step Writing Process
2. Drafting: To complete a working
draft based on the pre-writing.
3. Revising: To improve the quality of
the writing by fixing/improving/refining
t h e ' b i g t h i n g s - i d e a o rga n i z at i o n ,
strength of argument, etc.
4. Editing. To get ready to publish by
addressing the little things; spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, etc.
5. Publishing: To share the writing with
the intended audience and/or making the
writing public
Thank You!
