Writing a Draft of a Short Piece (Part I) PDF

WRITING A DRAFT OF A SHORT PIECE (part i) BY JAYMAR G. CANTIVEROS, LPT  LESSON PROPER GUIDELINES IN WRITING A FIRST DRAFT REMEMBER! A First Draft is a rough stage. When you write a first draft, just get your ideas into sentences and paragraphs. The following are the steps...

WRITING A DRAFT OF A SHORT PIECE (part i) BY JAYMAR G. CANTIVEROS, LPT  LESSON PROPER GUIDELINES IN WRITING A FIRST DRAFT REMEMBER! A First Draft is a rough stage. When you write a first draft, just get your ideas into sentences and paragraphs. The following are the steps in writing the first draft of any piece.  1. CHOOSE THE TOPIC Choosing the topic to write on should be the first thing to do. Once there is a topic, you can now start writing; there are certain things to bear in mind in choosing for a topic. CHOOSE THE TOPIC! 1 2 3 Generate ideas Limit the topic. State your topic through clearly and brainstorming. It convert it into a involves using a specific loose structure problem. of questions to stimulate ideas about a topic.  1.Topic: Internet ( broad topic) How does the internet EXAMPL impact people’s lives E: nowadays? 2. Topic: Childhood (broad topic) What are my most unforgettable childhood memories?  2. FORMULATE A THESIS STATEMENT Thesis statement conveys the central idea of a multiple-composition and often indicates how the main idea will be supported. It states the purpose of the composition. It is a one-sentence summary that guides, controls and unifies ideas when writing a paper THESIS STATEMENT. Further, it is a statement of position, of belief, or a point of view, either your own or that of someone else such as the author. HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE THESIS STATEMENT 1. It should be written in a complete sentence with a clearly stated subject. 2. It should not be too narrow nor too broad and should contain at least two details. Continuation… 3. Avoid an awkward thesis statement which states the obvious. 4. Enumerate details should have the same level of significance Continuation…. 5.It should not state an absolute fact because it will not present any central idea that can be developed further. Example: 1. Alvin thinks he has a cold or flu.( unsupported thesis statement) Rewrite like this : Alvin thinks he has a cold or flu because he has a sore throat, a headache, and a fever. EXAMPLE 2 2. I was late today. ( unsupported thesis statement) Rewrite like this: I was late today because I woke up late and I got stuck in the traffic.  1.I have a feeling LET US that I got lower grades. TRY TO 2. The dog is DO THIS angry. ONE 3. I think he is a good president.  3. ORGANIZE AND DEVELOP IDEAS The supporting information in a paragraph should be presented in a logical order and linked with transition, repetition of main words, and in some paragraphs, with a concluding sentence. Fiver orders are most frequently used to achieve a logical flow of ideas as stated on the next slide.  Organization of Paragraphs Chronological ( Time) - arranges information in time sequence, gives a sequence of events; tells what happened first, second, and third and so on. Spatial ( Space) - arranges details/information according to space relationships, from nearest to farthest, top to bottom, left to right, and so on.  Organization of Paragraph Order of Importance - ranks information from least important to most important of vice-versa. Comparison and Contrast - presents information according to similarities and differences between items.  Organization of Paragraph Developmental - arranges information so that one point leads logically to the next. 4. Use of any literary conventions of a genre There are various literary conventions of a genre, but this time let us focus on creative nonfiction, its three types and elements.  EXAMPLE: Chronological ( time ) In 2015, I began my career as a public school teacher, eager to make a difference in students' lives. Over the next few years, I gained valuable experience and pursued further studies, enrolling in a Master of Arts in Education program to enhance my teaching skills. Today, I am a dedicated educator and mentor, guiding STEM senior high school students as they prepare for work immersion. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PREPARE FOR A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES BEFORE GOING TO THE PART II