The document discusses the importance of writing skills for success in school and career. It explains that to learn how to write effectively, one must also learn how to read, speak, listen, and think critically. The writing process is outlined, from prewriting like brainstorming, to drafting, revising by adding, cutting, rewording and rearranging content, and finally editing and proofreading. Mastering written communication helps students write essays, reports, and understand and use information in other classes. Regular writing practice is important to avoid getting stuck in the "writer's block."

1. W hy Write?
Vocational High
Tomas C. Ongay
Mr. Soto
Language Arts

2. Why Write?
 To succeed in school
 Or in the work place you have to be a.
 Writer
 Reader
 Speaker
 Listener
 Thinker

3. Why Write?
 Learning to write, read, speak
and listen is something that no
one can do for you.

4. Why Write?
 Language Arts can help you learn about:
 Process of writing: prewrite to
proofread
 Elements of writing: style, sentence,
paragraphs, essays.
 Forms of writing: personal, subject,
academic, persuasive.

5. Why Write?
 Rules of Punctuation: grammar,
mechanics and application of those rules.
 Research Paper: finding information,
writing and documentation of sources
 Speaking Process: giving speeches and
listening to others.

6. Why Write?
 In other classes it will help you to:
 Write essays
 Do Reports
 Think clearly and logically
 Finding, understanding and using
information
 Using maps, charts, graphs

7. Why Write?
 Writing:
 Is a process in action.
 If you think you have figured everything
out and once you start writing. You start
to suffer from a paralysis called writers
block.

8. Why Write?
 Do not feel bad.
 This happens to
everyone.
 So what should we
do to avoid to this
from happening?

9. Why Write?
 We should use the following techniques:
 Plan
 Brainstorm
 Free write
 Clustering
 Write your thoughts down
 Work step by step

10. Why Write?
 Writing Process:
 Prewrite:
 Find interesting ideas to write about
 Learn as much about the subject
 Find a topic or the topic is given
 Look for a plan

11. Why Write?
 Write the first draft:
 Write the draft as the ideas are fresh in
your mind.
 Use your plan or outline
 Write until a natural stopping point

12. Why Write?

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Graphic Organizer

14. Why Write?
 Revising:
 Review your draft
 A) add
 B) cut
 C) reword
 D) rearrange words as necessary

15. Why Write?
 Editing and proofreading:
 Reread your final draft aloud to test to
sense and sound.
 Check for errors( grammar, spelling etc)
 Revise your writing for the last time and
prepare the final copy.

16. Why Write?