Suggested Activities During the First Formal Writing Assignment

 

Activity Help students understand the "Drafting" stage of writing. URL http://writesite.cuny.edu/projects/stages/draft/index.html Discussion Ask students to share their first drafts with a buddy or group members

 

Activity Help students understand what "Revising & editing" are. URL http://writesite.cuny.edu/projects/stages/revise/index.html Discussion Ask students to write questions that will help each other revise

 

Activity Some students will need to review grammar, style, punctuation, etc. as they approach the proof-reading stage URL http://writesite.cuny.edu/grammar/index.html Discussion Urge students to be proactive about grammar and style instead of waiting for you to mark their papers.

 

Activity Help students prepare to Proof-read carefully. URL http://writesite.cuny.edu/projects/stages/finish/index.html Discussion Ask students if taking the time to proof-read made a difference.