Prewriting

//Representing similarities and differences in a graphic or symbolic form enhances students' understanding of and ability to use knowledge// (Marzano 16)

What are the modes of expository writing? See: []

Web based resources:  Interactive PDF Organizers http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm

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**Creating Graphic Organizers with your word processor: [[file:Creating Graphic_Organizers_Word Processor.doc]]**
Samples:

**Podcasting as prewriting:**
Creating an audio file: //Home>Play>Sound Recording//  Then, record your writer's plan, save the file with //File> Save Buffer as// (remember where you put it!).  Hyperlink: Highlight a word or group of words.  Select //Insert>Hyperlink>Document>Browse// the pathway (this is like adding an attachment to an email) select the audio //file>Click OK>Click Apply//. Presto!

 Using a Sticky Note to record R.A.F.T. (Role, Audience, Format, and Topic)

 For a great list of R.A.F.T. ideas, see: __[]__  How to use: Go to //Home > Work> Notes.//

"Look For's"
 * 1)  Accountability—kids actually use the prewrite/plan
 * 2)  Match structure to genre
 * 3)  //Teach// how to plan
 * 4)  Collect exemplars
 * 5)  Plans can/should be revised
 * 6)  Emphasize that prewrites/plans organize drafts

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