English Language Arts English Language Arts 99
LA9U1L8+9+10LA9U1L8+9+10““The Writing Process”The Writing Process”
Agenda for the DayAgenda for the Day
► SEQS formulaSEQS formula► Writing Assignment – Heads up!!Writing Assignment – Heads up!!► What is a RAFTS?What is a RAFTS?► RAFTS ProcessRAFTS Process
Any Questions?Any Questions?
SEQSSEQS► Statement: The statement is your idea, your topic Statement: The statement is your idea, your topic
sentence.sentence.
► Example/explanation: provide an example of your Example/explanation: provide an example of your statement. Or, you can explain your point by providing statement. Or, you can explain your point by providing details to support your ideas.details to support your ideas.
► Quotation/Anecdote: defending your point with a quotation Quotation/Anecdote: defending your point with a quotation from published resources helps complete your idea.from published resources helps complete your idea.
Summary Statement: finish by restating your point ordrawing a more specific conclusion from your developingdetails.
What is a RAFT?What is a RAFT?
Ta da…..What is your Ta da…..What is your Research Essay On???Research Essay On???
RAFTSRAFTSWhat would your RAFT look like?What would your RAFT look like?
What’s Coming Up?What’s Coming Up?
Any questions??Any questions??