Andrew Pudewa Director, Institute for Excellence in Writing February 27, 2018 Welcome! A few instructions for those new to an IEW webinar — Q & A box — Only I and a few staff members will see what you type. — I’ll answer as I’m able. — Chat box — All can see your comments. — Use this area to “pass notes in class.” — I’ll pretty much ignore this area, but our staff will monitor and repost to me if deemed necessary. — Links on the slides and in the chat box are “live.” — If you can’t hear, try exiting and returning. — Don’t worry, we can’t hear or see you. — Yes, this webinar will be recorded, and you will receive an email with information on how to access this recording. Have handy your Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Seminar Workbook. — First Edition: Pages 53–58 plus pages — Second Edition: Disc 7 plus SW Unit 15–19 in the Tips & Tricks Handout 7: pages 109–124 Tips & Tricks Click here for more details about the new edition. Blank Brain = Blank Page I don’t know what to write! Most writing programs start here We Start Here 1: Note Making and Outlines 2: Writing from Notes 3: Retelling Narrative 4: Summarizing a Stories Reference 5: Writing from Pictures 6: Summarizing Multiple References 7: Inventive Writing 8: Formal Essay Models 9: Formal Critiques *The KWO and telling it back are concepts carried forward throughout the nine units. Story Sequence Chart Characters & Setting • Problem/Conflict • Resolution • • Gives opportunity for creativity with a safety net: change the characters and setting, keep the conflict and resolution. • Teaches the idea of paragraphs having a purpose.