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Pre Writing Stages

The document outlines the pre-writing stage of the writing process, emphasizing its importance in organizing ideas, enhancing clarity, and reducing writer's block. It details various brainstorming techniques, such as freewriting and mind mapping, and provides steps for effectively gathering and organizing ideas. Additionally, it highlights common mistakes to avoid during pre-writing, such as skipping the stage and lacking focus.

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Pre Writing Stages

The document outlines the pre-writing stage of the writing process, emphasizing its importance in organizing ideas, enhancing clarity, and reducing writer's block. It details various brainstorming techniques, such as freewriting and mind mapping, and provides steps for effectively gathering and organizing ideas. Additionally, it highlights common mistakes to avoid during pre-writing, such as skipping the stage and lacking focus.

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INTRODUCTION

• What is Pre-Writing?
• Definition: The pre-writing stage is the planning and idea-generation phase before starting the
actual writing process.
• Importance:
• Saves time by organizing ideas.
• Enhances clarity and focus in writing.
• Reduces writer’s block.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the key stages of pre-writing.


• Master brainstorming techniques.
• Learn to organize ideas effectively.
THE WRITING PROCESS OVERVIEW

• Stages of the Writing Process:


• Pre-Writing
• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing

• Focus on Pre-Writing: Lays the foundation for the entire writing process.
STEPS IN THE PRE-WRITING STAGE

1.Understanding the Task:


1. Analyze the assignment prompt.
2. Identify the purpose (to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).
3. Define the target audience.
CHOOSING A TOPIC

• Narrow down broad subjects to a manageable focus.


• Example: "Climate Change" → "Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture."
•Gathering Information:
•Conduct research from reliable sources.
•Note down key points, facts, or arguments.
•Brainstorming Ideas:
•Use various techniques to generate and organize thoughts.
•Organizing Ideas:
•Group related ideas and prioritize them.
•Create an outline or mind map.
WHAT IS BRAINSTORMING?

• Definition: A creative technique to generate and gather ideas for writing.


• Purpose:
• Overcome writer’s block.
• Explore different perspectives.
• Identify the most relevant and impactful ideas.
BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUES

1.Freewriting:
1. Write continuously for a set amount of time without worrying about grammar or
structure.
2. Example: Spend 5 minutes writing everything you know about "Sustainability."

2.Mind Mapping:
1. Create a visual diagram of ideas branching out from a central topic.
2. Example: Start with "Technology" and branch into "AI," "Blockchain," "Healthcare
Applications," etc.
1. Listing:
1. Make a simple list of ideas or key points.
2. Example: For "Social Media," list pros, cons, impacts, and trends.
2. Clustering:
1. Group similar ideas into clusters or categories.
2. Example: Under "Education," group ideas into "Challenges," "Technology Integration," and
"Future Trends."
3. Asking Questions (5W1H):
1. Answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How about the topic.
2. Example: "Why is renewable energy important?"
4. SWOT Analysis:
1. Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the topic.
2. Example: "Online Learning" → Strengths: Accessibility; Weaknesses: Lack of interaction.
BENEFITS OF BRAINSTORMING

• Generates diverse ideas.


• Encourages creativity and critical thinking.
• Helps identify knowledge gaps.
• Simplifies complex topics by breaking them into smaller parts.
ORGANIZING BRAINSTORMED IDEAS

1. Prioritize Ideas:
1. Focus on the most relevant and impactful points.
2. Discard disused or unrelated ideas.

2. Create an Outline:
1. Start with a thesis statement.
2. Break the essay/paragraph into introduction, body, and conclusion.

3. Use Graphic Organizers:


1. Examples: Flowcharts, tables, or diagrams.

4. Establish a Logical Flow:


1. Arrange points in a sequence (chronological, problem-solution, cause-effect, etc.).
• Example Activity: Brainstorming and Pre-Writing
1. Topic: "Impact of Technology on Education"
2. Freewriting: Spend 5 minutes jotting down everything you know about the topic.
3. Mind Mapping:
1. Central Idea: Technology in Education.
2. Branches: Online Learning, Classroom Tools, Digital Divide, AI Tutors.
4. Clustering Ideas:
1. Group related points (e.g., Advantages: Accessibility, Customization; Challenges: Cost, Privacy).
COMMON MISTAKES IN PRE-WRITING

• Skipping the Pre-Writing Stage:


• Leads to disorganized writing and unclear arguments.
• Lack of Focus:
• Failing to narrow down a topic results in broad or shallow content.
• Overloading with Ideas:
• Too many ideas can confuse the structure of writing.
• Ignoring the Audience:
• Writing without understanding the reader's perspective can make the content less impactful.
•Thank You

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