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Chapter One: Getting Started with Writing

5. Ask students to list the appropriate writing strategy next to each of the topics listed

below. Students should be prepared to explain their choices. Answers may vary. (LO

1.6)

You want to tell a friend about a

crazy first date.

You want to explain to your

spouse that buying a new car is

better than keeping the old one for

another year.

You want to show your parents

that you turned out well because

of them.

You want to teach your

classmates a new dance.

You want to share your

grandmother’s house with a family

member who can’t visit her.

You want to convince your

neighbors to vote in an upcoming

election.

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Connect Resources

SmartBook

In SmartBook for Chapter 1, Getting Started with Writing, students receive an overview

of the chapter in the “Preview” phase. During the “Read” phase, key concepts are

highlighted for students. During the “Practice” phase, students respond to probes that

will reinforce their learning of key concepts such as recognizing writing as a process of

discovery. If students are struggling with an assignment, they can use the “Recharge”

phase for additional practice.

Utilizing the SmartBook during Lesson 1 will help students gain confidence with the

interactive tool, making it even more effective in later lessons.

LearnSmart Achieve

You can use the “Customized Study Plan” to assign one or more of the following topics

and learning outcomes to students who are working on the writing process:

Writing Process

Recognize writing as a process of discovery.

Recognize writing as a recursive process.

Recall the stages of the writing process.

Power of Process

Power of Process guides students through the critical-reading and writing process step-

by-step. You can assign selections from the eReader using the “Select a Text” option, or

you can upload your own selections.

It may be helpful to assign a reading from the eReader and have students identify the

five points of the rhetorical star for additional practice. Consider assigning a narrative or

descriptive selection.

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Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes

1. As a child, where do you remember writing? Did you ever keep a journal or write

poetry or stories? If so, do you still have them? (LO 1.1)

2. Describe your ideal writing space to your classmates. How does being an online

student change your writing space? (LO 1.1)

3. How is understanding the rhetorical situation especially important when posting in

online class discussions? (LO 1.2)

4. Write a paragraph describing yourself to your classmates. Include details about

family life, unusual experiences, social activities, or other interesting tidbits. How

might this information influence your thoughts and ideas? Why might this information

be helpful to your classmates? (LO 1.5)

5. Because online communication has become increasingly common, why is netiquette

critical for career success? What do you do to ensure your writing follows the

guidelines for netiquette? (LO 1.2)

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Graphic Organizers

The Rhetorical Star

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Audience

Design Purpose

Strategy

Subject

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Rhetorical Star Analysis

Title of Work:

Subject

Audience

Purpose

Strategy

Design

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Ideal Writing Environment

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Background

Noise

The Place

Time of Day

The Perfect

Writing Tool

Seating

Choice

Lighting

My Ideal

Writing Space

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Teaching Tools

Essay Guidelines

Prewriting due date

Outline due date

Draft 1 due date

Revision due date

Final draft due date

Minimum word requirement

Documentation style (APA or MLA)

Number of required sources

Handwritten or typed (font and spacing)

Visual aids

Formal or informal

Writing strategy

Subject

Audience

Grading Rubric

Purpose Possible Points Student Score

Subject: message is

clearly conveyed 20

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Audience: reader’s

interests and needs are

considered throughout 20

Purpose: reason for

writing is apparent 20

Strategy: appropriate for

purpose and audience 20

Design: follows

instructor’s guidelines 20

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Writing Topics

Prior to writing, ask students to complete the Rhetorical Star chart.

Write a short essay describing a positive or negative writing experience you’ve had.

How have you grown as a writer since that time?

Look at two magazines or newspapers with different audiences. For example, you could

look at Sports Illustrated and Vogue. Write a paragraph explaining how the target

audiences differ.

Write an essay explaining how modern technology has changed the way people

communicate. Is this change positive or negative? Is it easier or more difficult to

effectively convey a message using modern technology or traditional communication

approaches?

Write a brief essay explaining characteristics you have as an audience member. What

beliefs do you have? What issues do you feel strongly about? What makes you unique?

When designing your document, feel free to use fonts or graphics that express your

personal style.

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