Pre-Writing

Before you begin writing your first draft, make sure you explore your ideas first by pre-writing. Some may call this stage of writing by various terms such as pre-writing, brainstorming, invention, or gathering ideas. No matter what you call it, the goal is to get your ideas organized before you write.


First, Ask Yourself....

• What do I find interesting?

• So What?

• What do I think?

• Am I writing to show what I know or to explore ideas?

• Why should anyone read my writing? 

• OWL Advice 

• Or, ask yourself the SOAPSTone Questions.
  
   

Then, get your thoughts on paper with a...

•  Venn Diagram

•  Story Map

• Cluster or Bubble Map 

• Timeline 

• Comparison Chart 

• Controversial Issues Chart 

• Persuasive Pre-Write 

Resources 
Digital Graphic Organizers 
Assorted PDF Graphic Organizers 
More G.O.s