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Writing Process Worksheet

(Accompanies Unit 9, page 108)

ASSIGNMENT: Write at least two paragraphs about one of the following

issues: compulsory military service, capital punishment, or
censorship of books and movies. Include both the pros and
cons of the issue.

1. PREWRITING
PAIR WORK. Work with a partner. In the diagram below, write the issue you chose and who
or what is affected by that issue. Try to think from different points of view. Brainstorm as
many pros and cons as you can and explain your opinions.

ISSUE
Military

Pros Cons

There aren’t any pros about that, but
anyways some people give a easy work to
they, also they give that to they because
in this gay they can earn a little money to
survive.
Poverty benefits no one but, perhaps,
some politicians. The best social
investment is not giving resources to
people, but allocating them to nutrition,
health, education and employment,
employment and more employment.

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2. WRITING
On a separate sheet of paper, write a first draft of the paragraphs. Use the notes you made in
Prewriting.

Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial

resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living. Poverty means that the
income level from employment is so low that basic human needs can't be met.
Poverty-stricken people and families might go without proper housing, clean water,
healthy food, and medical attention. Each nation may have its own criteria for
determining how many of its people are living in poverty.

3. PEER FEEDBACK
Meet with your partner again. Read each other’s paragraphs. After reading the paragraphs,
complete the Peer Feedback Checklist. Then give your partner your feedback.

PEER FEEDBACK CHECKLIST Yes No

1. Are the paragraphs interesting?  
If yes, write why. If no, suggest ways to make them interesting.
a.

2. Are the paragraphs clear?  

If no, point out the parts that are not clear and suggest ways to make
them clearer.
a.
b.
c.

3. Did your partner use the new vocabulary correctly?  

If no, underline the sentences with errors.

4. Are there any misspelled words or incorrect punctuation?  

If yes, circle the misspelled words and the incorrect punctuation.

4. REWRITING
Tell your partner to revise his or her paragraphs based on your feedback. Revise your

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paragraphs based on your partner’s feedback.

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