“writing is the making of reading” donald graves getting ready to write…
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“Writing is the Making of Reading” Donald Graves
Getting ready to write…
Identifying an audienceEstablishing a purpose…
Questions to ask: Who wants to know this information?
What is its relevance today?
Why is it still important today?
Angles and Titles…
Some questions to think about:
What’s an angle that can make my writing interesting?
What’s my controlling idea? What might appeal to readers?
Narrowing the focusEstablishing a purpose…
A title helps identify the topic, narrow the focus, and reveal a writer’s purpose
A picture is “worth a thousand words” A connection between the past and present
gives writing depth and helps show relevance
Life in the Middle Ages
Modern Conventions
What’s the connection and what can I write about?
Some ideas to help us brainstorm an
angle…
Medieval Combat
Modern Conflict
Medieval Combat and Modern Conflict: Getting Ready to FightWhat are the preparations that all soldiers have shared across the centuries and what about the future?
Old Time Archer
ModernDayArchers
Archery: A Common Bond with Ancient ManWhat are the benefits of a keen eye and a strong arm?
Dressing in the Middle Ages
Stylin’Today
Dressing in the Middle Ages and Stylin’ Today: What does the way we dress reveal about us?
Looking into the past often helps us to see the present…
MedievalElegance
SophisticatedStyle
Medieval Elegance and Sophisticated Style: How do we know what to wear?
Fashion goes in cycles, so they say…
HistoricHorsepower
Modern Day Mobility
From Historic Horsepower to Modern Mobility:
What does it take to get you where you’re going these days?
HealingIn thePast
Healing In thePresent
Healing in the Past and Healing in the Present:
We’ve Come a Long Way, but Can We Afford to be Healthy?
SimpleEntertainment
Pleasing the Masses
From Simple Entertainment of the Past to Pleasing the Masses of Today:
Why do we need to be entertained anyway?
A Knight in Shining Armor
A Super Hero
FromKnights in Shining Armor to Super Heroes in Tights
Do we still need heroes today?
Purpose Statement:
As a (personal connection to writing), I am writing a (letter, article, editorial) for (reader: school newspaper, etc.) to develop my idea that (main idea/angle/purpose for writing)
Remember…
“Writing is the Making of Reading”
and there’s someone waiting to read what you’ve written!
For more information contact:
Jennifer Bernhard
Reading/Writing Specialist
Clark County Schools