Collaborative Writing

Please be sure that you visit the following stations today:

• smartboard-How to take the writing test
• online practice questions-record your scores
• blog the writing process
• edit the paragraph
• movie story starters
• podcast story starters

As you arrived at school this morning you notice that there is a large van with wild decoration in front of the school.  What does the van look like?  Why is it here?  What will happen because of this van being here at school?

Brainstorm ideas for your story.  Post a few ideas that you have to get us all thinking about the topic.

Please post an outline for your story.  This will help you remember the order of your story.

Now it is time to think about writing your paper.  We will all make one first draft together.  Each person will add a comment to contribute to one story.  Read the comment that was placed before your comment to make sure that it all works together.

When you edit your own paper, what do you look for in your paper?

What tips do you have for someone writing a final draft?