Mr. Grow
Virginia
What is the first step of the Prewriting Process?
Why do we use the Writing Process?
To make writing easier
Where can you find your class calendar?
In Talent, workplan, or linked on Mr. Grow's calendar
What should you do if you know you're going to miss class?
Tell Mr. Grow via Google Chat or eMail
How many classes does Mr. Grow teach?
4
What percentage of your writing time should Prewriting take?
50%
What is the longest stage of the Writing Process?
Prewriting
Which section of the writing scaffold should you do first?
The middle (Green)
It saves automatically and is accessible from anywhere
What is Mr. Grow's favorite pop-tart flavor?
Wildberry
6
How many stages of the writing process are there?
4: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising & Editing, Polishing & Publishing
How do you make sure you don't accidentally lose Mind Map work?
Turn on autosave
What is Show Don't Tell?
Explain something in detail so your reader can imagine it.
What college did Mr. Grow go to? Name both of his majors for an extra 200 points
The University of Virginia (English and Public Policy & Leadership)
What is the last step in Prewriting?
The Writing Scaffold
How long (in minutes or hours) is one study session?
45-60 minutes
What is this type of document called: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PsT-ovqe2PIM1AVpK6RS_fMF0Fwp2HOoIBM0iNaEXu4/edit?usp=sharing
A checklist/flowchart
What is Mr. Grow drinking right now?
A Vanilla Coke Zero
What is Mr. Grow's pet's name?
Paddington
What is the benefit to spending a lot of time in Prewriting?
It makes your other sections easier, ensures strong and well thought out ideas
What is the shortest stage of the writing process and why?
Either drafting or polishing and publishing (give a good reason)
Mi Write gives ratings on 6 different metrics: Development of ideas, Organization, Style, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. What do 3 of these metrics measure?
Development of ideas: How well you explain yourself and how clear your ideas are
Organization: Does the structure of your essay help your ideas?
Style: Does your essay have an appropriate, engaging vibe?
Word choice: Are your words specific and strong?
Fluency: How well do your sentences and ideas connect together?
Conventions: Spelling, grammar, punctuation
Mr. Grow wasn't always the main writing coach. Who was the writing coach before him?
Mrs. Greaves