Today, we're starting our writing unit. To get started, I've put together some thoughts on writing that might help us get started and provide an introduction. We will be covering multiple types of writing during our unit, including creative and essay type writing.

Writing
1. the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text.
2. written work, especially with regard to its style or quality. Ex- "the writing is straightforward and accessible"

Talk about wanting to get your point across. We all use words to make an impact on others or to describe something. Words are a form of communication that we use daily and are VERY important to each of us. Without them, our lives would be chaotic. We follow writings and instructions from others just to get through every day. As students, they need to be proficient in writing because it's important to their future. Each one of them will be writing and speaking one day and will need to be able to speak eloquently with their boss

List types of writing:
1. Expository – Writing in which author’s main purpose is to inform or explain a subject to the reader. Ex. Research papers
2. Persuasive – Writing that attempts to influence the reader. Using your knowledge and facts, you build a case for what you're arguing for. Ex. Speeches
3. Narrative – Author tells a story, could be fact or fiction. CREATIVE falls under this. Ex-Harry Potter
4. Descriptive – writing that paints a picture for the reader by asking them to use their 5 senses. Lots of imagery used

Writing is meant for you to express ideas and emotions, but there will be rules.
1. No making fun of others' writing-BIG deal. Consequences will be given for those that do not follow rule
2. No profanity within the writing. Remember school rules and what is deemed "school appropriate" and follow those guidelines.
3. Take criticism with a grain of salt
4. Never write something that is not true. Writing is a privilege and a responsibility; don't lose it.

Objectives:
During this unit, we will cover a lot and you WILL BE WRITING. Don't come into this unit with a sour attitude. We will be writing about fun things, too! Getting a good sense of different types of writing and becoming comfortable with them is a good thing to do. After this unit you will:
-Be able to ID different types of writing
-Write proficiently in different styles
-Become comfortable with peer review and editing your own work

I know that we’ve ran through a lot of material today, but DON’T PANIC. We will cover things and go over everything again. This is going to be a fun unit, and by the end of it I hope that you have a good understanding of different types of writing and feel comfortable with your own writing skills.