Continuing with writing

Today we continued with putting the writing pieces together. I've asked for your first draft of these next week.

Remember that I said that we are slowing the writing process right down here. I've asked everyone to do some sort of plan - use a plan that makes sense to you. I don't care what it looks like as long as it shows that you've thought about the various bits of your piece and how they fit together.

Starting the writing task

Today most people started working on their written piece for the unit. Some of you went up to the Learning Centre, while others preferred the serenity of the deserted classroom.

Most people seemed fairly happy with what they are doing at this stage. I've had some very interesting conversations with people about their pieces - there is a wide range of interesting and engaging topics. I'm looking forward to reading them ..

I made the point, and I'll make it again here, that what you are doing for me is a slowed down version of the writing process. We want you to think of the purpose, the format, the intended reader, the style and, very importantly, the structure of your piece before you jump in and start writing. Remember your writing piece is, or will be, a thing of great beauty and, as such, it needs to be carefully considered and planned before you carve that beauty with words.

Have a look at the BBC Skillswise link on the menu in the right-hand-side if you'd like some tips on grammar, spelling and punctuation.