Structured WritingApproach to Basic Paragraph

Development

Structured Writing Using “Inspiration” and Word Processing

Rationale for Structured WritingStudents Exhibit:

• Difficulty Writing in Paragraph Form

• Difficulty Understanding Writing Process

• Difficulty Beginning a Writing Project

• Difficulty Organizing Information

Use of Structured Writing and Technology Results in Students that:

• Understand the Stages of Writing Process

• Know Where to Begin Writing

• Understand What is Expected

• Have More Self-Esteem

• Write More and Enjoy Writing

Structured WritingStages of Development

• Pre-Writing - Outlining- Organizing

• Organizing - Writing - Drafting

• Editing -

• Formatting -

• Publishing -

Pre-Writing & Planning Stage

• Option 1 Teacher-Made Inspiration Template

• Use Teacher-Made Inspiration Diagram- Color Coded Paragraph Components

• Brainstorm Concepts

• Place Concepts into Diagram

• Convert Diagram to Outline

Inspiration Template

Diagram ViewTitle

Topic Sentence

Topic Support Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 1

Topic Support Statement 1

Topic Support Statement 3

Support Detail Statement 2

Concluding Statement

Inspiration Outline View

Title

Topic Sentence

Topic Support Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 2

Topic Support Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 2

Topic Support Statement 3

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 2

Concluding Statement

Title

Topic Sentence

Topic Support Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 1

Topic Support Statement 1

Topic Support Statement 3

Support Detail Statement 2

Concluding Statement

Students Select Box, Delete Text, and Write One-Word or Short Phrase

Pre-Writing

Brainstorming

My Vacation

My family went to the Grand Canyon.

Camping

Bears

Fun

We Drove.

Games

Accident

Beautiful

Large

River

Adventure

Student create a basic writing outline. The concepts can be clicked/dragged in outline view to reorganize outline structure.

Organizing Stage

Inspiration- Outline View

Pre-Writing & Planning Stage

• Option 2 Student-Made Writing Outline

• Open Inspiration. Type “Title or Subject” in Main Idea Bubble

• Click “Rapid Fire” on Toolbar

• Brainstorm Ideas and Concepts

• Creates Diagram and Outline

• Color Code Topics/Subtopics

My Vacation

Grand Canyon

Bears Fun

DroveAccident

beautiful large

riveradventure

Students Brainstorm using “Rapid Fire”

My Vacation

Grand CanyonBearsFunDroveAccidentbeautifullarge riveradventure

Camping

My VacationGrand CanyonBeautiful

large river

DroveAccidentNo injuries

CampingBearsFun

adventure

Organizing Stage

Original Outline After Brainstorming

Organized Outline After Concepts are Dragged and Color Coded to Form Writing Template

Students Color Code and Organize Concepts

Drafting and Writing Stage

Drafting and Writing Stage

• Option 1 Word Processing Template

• Use Teacher-Made Word Processing Writing Template

• WP Template Matches Inspiration Outline Structure and Color Coding

• Use Printed Outline as Guide

• Covert Ideas to Sentences

TitleTopic SentenceTopic Support Statement 1Support Detail Statement 1Support Detail Statement 2Topic Support Statement 2Support Detail Statement 1Support Detail Statement 2Topic Support Statement 3Support Detail Statement 1Support Detail Statement 2Concluding Statement

My Vacation

My family went to Grand Canyon.

Camping

Bears

Fun

We Drove.

Games

Accident

Beautiful

Large

River

Adventure

The Word Processing Template Matches Inspiration Outline Template In Form and Color Coding

Word Processing Writing Template

Organized Inspiration Outline

Students Use Printed Copy as Writing Guide

Title Our Vacation

Topic SentenceMy Family went to the Grand Canyon this summer.

Topic Support Statement 1 we went camping in the forest.

Support Detail Statement 1The bears ate our food.

Support Detail Statement 2 We had lots of fun.

Topic Support Statement 2

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 2

Topic Support Statement 3

Support Detail Statement 1

Support Detail Statement 2

Concluding Statement

Students Place Cursor After Guide Words and Write Sentences into Word Processing Template, Using The Printed Inspiration as a Guide.

Option 1 Word Processor Template

Drafting and Writing Stage

• Option 2 Student-Created Inspiration Document

• Use Student-Created Inspiration Outline

• Select Outline Writing Area

• Click “Add Notes” on Toolbar

• Write Supporting Statements Under Topics and Subtopics

My VacationMy Family went to the Grand Canyon.BeautifulLarge RiverWe DrovegamesAccidentCampingBearsFunConcluding Statement

My Vacation

My Family went to the Grand Canyon.BeautifulThe Grand Canyon is a beatiful place. Large It is very large. It was made a long time ago.RiverA river flows through the Grand Canyon. The river made the huge canyon. We DrovegamesAccidentCampingBearsFunConcluding Statement

Students Use Inspiration Outline. Select Area, Click “Add Notes” and Write Statements in Notes Areas

Editing Stage

• Organize Students into Collaborative Groups or Partners

• Use Teacher-Made Edit Sheets

• Use Lessons on Grammar, Punctuation, etc.

• Use Reference Materials (options)

Editing Stage

• Students Edit Other Students’ Work

• Grades Are Given For Effective Editing

Formatting Stage

• Delete Color-Coding and Template Guide Words

• Adjust Document Spacing

• Conform to Pre-Determined Class Requirements

Publishing Stage

• Many Options Exist

• Student Photos on Inspiration Outline

• Inspiration Graphics for Inspiration Outline

• Presentations-Hyperstudio, PowerPoint

• Brochures, Pamphlets, Letters, etc.