Linda Ferrara

SLM521 Spring 2005

Web Drop-in #2

Writing Trait #2 - ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION:

Once you have your idea, your starting point, then it is time to get organized! As in the Ideas stage of writing, you now have many choices to make. This time they’re about how to organize your thoughts. Organization will help you present your writing in a well-planned, well-structured way that will enable your readers to understand your writing clearly.

INFORMATION:

Visit the site: http://writingfix.com/6Traits/Organization.htm in order to read up on “What is Organization?”.

ACTIVITY:

1. Go to http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/scoringpractice.php?odelay=3&d=1&search=1&t=2&s=5&g=3&p=24 to find a “5” example for organization. Then:

· Print this sample paper.

· Draw a rectangle around the title.

· Highlight the introduction paragraph in one color.

· Underline the body of the paper.

· Circle any transition words

· Highlight the concluding paragraph in another color.

2. Next, go to http://writingfix.com/rightbrain/storystartersentences.htm and follow the “Student/Writer Instructions”. Do not write your story introduction online. Write it on loose-leaf paper to turn in for a grade.