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What does the SQ stand for in SQ write?
Self-questioning
If you were given a writing topic of "school", what are some self-questions you could ask for WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN to help you think about things you can write?
Answers vary. Examples: What do I like about my school? Who is my favorite teacher at school? Where is my school located? When does school begin?
What are some question words you should use when self-questioning?
Who, what, where, when, why
How can asking yourself questions help you write?
If I get stuck writing I might think, "I don't know what to write about!", but asking myself questions helps guide my thinking and gives me a roadmap to help
How can self-questions help you add more details to your writing?
Every time I ask myself a new question I get a new answer which gives me more information to write about my topic!
What are 3 possible subtopic examples you could use when writing about the main topic of transportation?
Answers vary. Examples: cars, trains, planes, boats
How does our concept map help us organize our writing?
It helps me organize my ideas and focus on one subtopic at a time. It also gives me a place to put ideas before I forget about them when it's time to write
What are the 4 steps to our SQ write strategy?
self-question, answer, rehearse, write
What is the thought organizer?
It is a tool I can use to help me plan my essays and organize my ideas
What do the letters mean in the SQ write editing process TSGP
T=talk it out, S=check my spelling, G=check my grammar, P=check my punctuation
Why is it helpful to record your mistakes in your IEB (individual editing booklet)?
When I copy and correct my mistakes it will help me to avoid past errors next time I wrtie
Why is it important to use introductory phrases when writing?
Introductory phrases serve as a sign to the reader that a new topic is coming. It also helps my writing flow smoothly
Where do I put introductory phrases?
They are introductions, so they go at the beginning of the sentence!
Why should you include background information in your writing?
It helps the reader better understand what you are telling them about
Why should we add details when writing about our subtopics?
Details give more information about the subtopics you are writing and make your writing more interesting to read
What is the paragraph called that goes at the end of an essay?
conclusion
