Drafting Activities

Starting in the Middle: Free-write on Subtopic

Sometimes it’s easier to start in the middle. Encourage students to freewrite about a subpoint or a piece of evidence, rather than trying to freewrite from a more traditional “beginning” point.

Round-Robin Activity

Conversational free-write: “I’m writing about…”

Pass to classmate. Classmate responds:

• “Your free-write leads me to ask the following questions…”
• “I would like to know more about…”
• “Have you considered…”

Continue to pass around the room for additional comments, questions, and feedback.

Discuss strategies for overcoming writer’s block and practice them in class

Tags: drafting, writing process