Name: GONZALES, Kyle Antonette C.

Grade & Section: 11 – Newton

ENGLISH 11
UNIT 2: THE WRITING PROCESS
Session Guide 7

A. Engage

KWL Chart

The KWL Chart is an instructional reading strategy that is used to guide students through a lesson. Students
begin by writing down their prior knowledge about the topics in the first column. In the second column, the students
will list some questions that they want to know about the topics. During or after learning about the topics, the
students will answer their own generated questions in the third column that represents the things they have
learned. .

What I KNOW What I WANT to Know What I LEARNED

There are things that I know I have questions in my mind like: I’ve learned that in revising a draft,
beforehand such as the main a list of steps must be followed in
stages of writing namely 1. Are there steps in revising a order to come up with a better
pre-writing, composing, and draft? work. I also understood the
post-writing. And in post-writing is importance of revising and editing
where revision and editing is part 2. Is revising really important in because revision is the heart of
of. To revise means to edit writing? As well as editing? the writing process – the means
something that is written to make by which ideas emerge and
changes to it in order to improve evolve and meanings are clarified.
the piece. While editing on the Revising and editing allow you to
other hand is to improve a draft by examine two important aspects of
correcting errors and making your writing separately, so that
words and sentences clearer, you can give each task your
more precise, and as effective as undivided attention. You make
possible. All of these are very your essay into a polished, mature
important in writing a piece. piece of writing, the end product of
your best efforts.
B. Explore
Donald Murray, a renowned writing teacher, once said that “All writing is rewriting”. How do you
understand his words and how is this related to revision? Write a paragraph explaining your answer
below.
“All writing is rewriting” simply means that from the very first word of the first draft of every
story, we are summoned, consciously or unconsciously, to rewrite those stories. No matter what you
write, there is always magic in the second draft. Or the third, or fourth. To a lot of people, that may
sound dull. But writing and rewriting, as well as revising, are closely interlinked and do not really
work separately. They work well in unison and will help create value and attract the readers’ attention
with their quality end product. Because if you never edit or revise your work, you will never deliver
your best work.

D. Elaborate
A. Go over a draft of any writing assignment given to you in your English class. Use the questions
given in this lesson to guide your revisions. Make sure that you provide answers to the
questions. Afterward, summarize your drafts process using the following categories: (10 points
each category)

Draft: How to Choose a Good Book

Do you ever have trouble choosing a good book? I know I do. There are so many to
choose from. Ranging from adventure novels to biographies and mysteries to romances, there are
thousands of different books to choose from and each one of them has a different world in it.
Choosing a book can often be very difficult and challenging. Choosing a particular book from a sea
of unknown books in the library is often time consuming and consists of a lot of standing around
and just looking at the images on the book parties. This article tells you a list of steps on how to
choose a good book that fits to your learning style.

The first step in choosing a good book is to assess the type of books you read the most
and like. Ask yourself if you enjoyed reading a mystery novel more or if you learned more from a
historical book. Also find out which type of writing you like best. Different types of writing appeal to
different types of people. For example, there are authors who write in long, descriptive imagery, or
fast action packed word, or very factual statements. Once you choose which genre and type of
writing you like, open the book and read the summary.

The second step in choosing a good book is to read the summary and if it sounds
appealing, give it a try! The summary will give you a basic synopsis of the novel you are holding.
If the summary pikes your interest, open the book and start reading the chapter. You will never
know what's in a book until you open it. Also, don't give up on the book too early. At least read into
one tenth of the book before you return it. Before you know it, you'll be immersed in a new world.

The third step in choosing a good book is to ask your friends. Your friends probably read
a lot of different books than you. Your friend can give you great recommendations on your next
book to read and give you their thoughts on a book. Teachers and librarians can also tell you which
books they liked. Usually, the choices are very good, but always follow your own preferences first.
If you have already read all of the book suggestions other people have given you, go check online,
there are sure to be good recommendations. Recommendations and ideas from other people will
give you a quick, easy list of great books to read.

Before you know it, you will have a great book to read if you follow the steps. Don't give
up on trying to find a book, you will find one that suits you. There will always be a good book waiting
out there for you, just waiting for you to pick it up and read it.
Essay Revision Checklist:

 Do I have a big idea I want to express, an important message to send out? Do I have an audience
who will listen to me? Who is my audience? Yes, I do have and that is, from the title itself, how
to choose a good book. People who loves books, often called bookworms, are the individuals
that I consider as the audience in writing the essay.
 What is my purpose for writing? Have I achieved it? To share to others the steps on how to find
a good book is clearly written in the essay. As a sequential essay, it followed the basic format of
numerical order.
 What language and tone do I take in writing? What point of view and voice? Are all these
appropriate to my purpose for writing, and the audience I am speaking to? The essay written has
an introduction, body and conclusion which uses an active voice. Words being used are specific
and precise which contribute to the overall meaning of the essay. It uses a formal writing tone
and a first person point of view. With these, I can say that it is appropriate to the goal of the essay
for readers can simply understand it.
 Do I have enough credibility to speak on my chosen subject? Can I back up all of my discussions
on the subject with confidence and sufficient knowledge? As a student, I am well aware of my
strengths and weaknesses, thus I wouldn’t pick a topic that I am not confident of. With the help
of my experience and some of the insights of my friends, I know that I can pull off this essay.
 Does my draft make a central point? Have I defined the limits of my draft well, so that only
essential information is included? Is the context of my draft established? Yes, it somehow does
make sense and the context about finding a good book is understandable. But the essay is very
simple, and it does needs revision,
 What form of writing does my draft take? Is it the best venue for my ideas to be expressed? The
draft has a sequential form of writing, the topic guides the writing and organization.
 Does the beginning of my draft draw the reader in? Does it introduce my subject to the reader
well? From the introduction, I can say that it is all about books, specifically how to find a good
one, which can draw the interest of individuals who loves to read and collects books as well.
 Do my succeeding points support my beginning statements? Does each idea connect to the next
one? Do all the sections of my draft move my discussions on the subject forward, toward the
conclusion? Being a sequential essay, the basic format of numerical order is being followed
making the essay comprehensible. It shows the steps on finding a good book and has a
conclusion that encourages the readers to select the best one.
 Does the conclusion make the reader think? Does it answer all the reader’s questions on my
subject? The conclusion can make the reader indulge more in reading good books and know the
importance of having one. It also helps the reader to not be confuse in finding a good book.
 Is the pace of my draft just right? Is it slow enough so the reader is not left behind by my
discussions? Is it fast enough so the reader’s interest still stays with me? One advantage of a
sequential essay is its numerical order or steps that aids the reader which one should be done
first and last. The pace the draft has is just alright for the reader to follow. Each steps have details
so that the ready can easily apply it.
 Does the draft read smoothly and coherently overall? Yes, it is just chill to read and conveys the
information coherently.
 What are the strengths of my draft? How can I make these stand out more? The strengths of my
draft is the power of a good book. All books are astonishingly amazing but not all is as good as
another. Standing out this essay is by writing the impacts of a good book in order for the reader
to really find a good book.
 What are the weaknesses of my draft? How can I improve on these? The weakness that I can
see is that the essay is very simple to the point that it is not up to the standards of senior high
school writing, in terms of word choice such as the overuse of the word good, and the use of
personal pronouns. Using of adjectives must be applied as well as proper construction of
sentences, specifically the use of pronouns.
1. Content and meaning

How to Choose a Good Book

Do you ever have trouble choosing a good book? Choosing a book can often be very
difficult and challenging. Having to pick a book from the sea of unknown books in the library is
often time consuming and consists of a lot of standing around and just looking at the images on
the book parties. There are indeed so many books to choose from, ranging from adventure
novels to biographies and mysteries to romances. Thousands of different books to choose from,
each one having a different world in it just makes us more undecided about which book to get.
Worry no more because this essay is all about the three easy steps on how to choose a good
book that fits to your learning style.

The first step in choosing a good book is to assess the type of books you read the most
and like. Ask yourself if you enjoy reading a mystery novel or if you learned more from a
historical book. Also find out which type of writing you like best. Different types of writing appeal
to different types of people. For example, there are authors who write in long, descriptive
imagery, or fast action packed word, or very factual statements. Once you choose which genre
and type of writing you like, open the book and read the summary.

The second step in choosing a good book is to read the summary and if it sounds
appealing, go and give it a try! The summary will give you a basic synopsis of the novel you are
holding. If the summary pikes your interest, open the book and start reading the chapter. You
will never know what's in a book until you open it. Also, don't give up on the book too early. At
least read into one tenth of the book before you return it. Before you know it, you'll be immersed
in a new world.

The third step in choosing a good book is to ask your friends. Your friends probably read
a lot of different books than you. Your friend can give you great recommendations on your next
book to read and give you their thoughts on a book. Teachers and librarians can also tell you
which books they liked. Usually, the choices are very good, but always follow your own
preferences first. If you have already read all of the book suggestions other people have given
you, go check online, there are sure to be good recommendations. Recommendations and
ideas from other people will give you a quick, easy list of great books to read.

Before you know it, you will have a great book to read if you follow the steps. Don't give
up on trying to find a book, you will find one that suits you. There will always be a good book
waiting out there for you, just waiting for you to pick it up and read it.

2. Structure

How to Choose a Good Book

Do you ever have trouble choosing a good book? There are indeed so many books to
choose from, ranging from adventure novels to biographies and mysteries to romances.
Thousands of different books to choose from, each one having a different world in it just makes
us more undecided about which book to get. Choosing a book can often be very difficult and
challenging. Having to pick a book from the sea of unknown books in the library is often time
consuming and consists of a lot of standing around and just looking at the images on the book
parties. Nevertheless, worry no more because this essay is all about the three easy steps on
how to choose a good book that fits to your learning style.

The first step in choosing a good book is to assess the type of books you read the most
and like. Ask yourself if you enjoy reading a mystery novel or if you learned more from a
historical book. Also find out which type of writing you like best. Different types of writing appeal
to different types of people. For example, there are authors who write in long, descriptive
imagery, or fast action packed word, or very factual statements. Once you choose which genre
and type of writing you like, open the book and read the summary.

Second step would be to read the summary and if it sounds appealing, go and give it a
try! The summary will give you a basic synopsis of the novel you are holding. If the summary
pikes your interest, open the book and start reading the chapter. You will never know what's in
a book until you open it. Also, don't give up on the book too early. At least read into one tenth
of the book before you return it. Before you know it, you'll be immersed in a new world.
 Lastly, the third step is to ask your friends. Your friends probably read a lot of different
books than you. Your friend can give you great recommendations on your next book to read
and give you their thoughts on a book. Teachers and librarians can also tell you which books
they liked. Usually, the choices are very good, but always follow your own preferences first. If
you have already read all of the book suggestions other people have given you, go check online,
there are sure to be good recommendations. Recommendations and ideas from other people
will give you a quick, easy list of great books to read.

Before you know it, you will have a great book to read if you follow the steps. Don't give
up on trying to find a book, you will find one that suits you. There will always be a good book
waiting out there for you, just waiting for you to pick it up and read it.

3. Grammar and mechanics

How to Choose a Good Book

Do you ever have trouble choosing a good book? There are indeed so many books to
choose from, ranging from adventure novels to biographies and mysteries to romances.
Thousands of different books to choose from, each one having a different world in it just makes
us more undecided about which book to get. Choosing a book can often be very difficult and
challenging. Having to pick a book from the sea of unknown books in the library is often time
consuming and consists of a lot of standing around and just looking at the images on the book
parties. Nevertheless, worry no more because this essay is all about the three easy steps on
how to choose a good book that fits to your learning style.

The first step in choosing a good book is to assess the type of books you read the most
and like. Ask yourself if you enjoy reading a mystery novel or if you learned more from a
historical book. Also find out which type of writing you like best. Different types of writing appeal
to different types of people. For example, there are authors who write in long, descriptive
imagery, or fast action packed word, or very factual statements. Once you choose which genre
and type of writing you like, open the book and read the summary.

Second step would be to read the summary and if it sounds appealing, go and give it a
try! The summary will give you a basic synopsis of the novel you are holding. If the summary
pikes your interest, open the book and start reading the chapter. You will never know what's in
a book until you open it. Also, don't give up on the book too early. At least read into one tenth
of the book before you return it. Before you know it, you'll be immersed in a new world.

Lastly, the third step is to ask your friends. Your friends probably read a lot of different
books than you. Your friend can give you great recommendations on your next book to read
and give you their thoughts on a book. Teachers and librarians can also tell you which books
they liked. Usually, the choices are very good, but always follow your own preferences first. If
you have already read all of the book suggestions other people have given you, go check online,
there are sure to be good recommendations. Recommendations and ideas from other people
will give you a quick, easy list of great books to read.

Before you know it, you will have a great book to read if you follow the steps. Don't give
up on trying to find a book, time will come that you will find one that suits you. There will always
be a good book waiting out there, just waiting for you to pick it up and read it.

B. Write a revised version of your essay using the insights you’ve gained from your summary. (10
points)

How to Choose a Good Book

Do you ever have trouble choosing a good book? A great book grabs readers on the first
page and doesn't let go until they've reached the end of the book. There are indeed so many
books to choose from, ranging from adventure novels to biographies and mysteries to
romances. Thousands of different books to choose from, each one having a different world in it
just makes us more undecided about which book to get. Choosing a great book can often be
very difficult and challenging. Having to pick a book from the sea of unknown books in the library
is often time consuming and consists of a lot of standing around and just looking at the images
 on the book parties. Nevertheless, worry no more because this essay is all about the three easy
steps on how to choose a good book that fits to your learning style.

The first step in choosing a good book is to assess the type of books you read the most
and like. Ask yourself if you enjoy reading a mystery novel or if you learned more from a
historical book. Also find out which type of writing you like best. Different types of writing appeal
to different types of people. For example, there are authors who write in long, descriptive
imagery, or fast action packed word, or very factual statements. Once you choose which genre
and type of writing you like, open the book and read the summary.

Second step would be to read the summary and if it sounds appealing, go and give it a
try! The summary will give you a basic synopsis of the novel you are holding. If the summary
pikes your interest, open the book and start reading the chapter. You will never know what's in
a book until you open it. Also, don't give up on the book too early. At least read into one tenth
of the book before you return it. Before you know it, you'll be immersed in a new world.

Lastly, the third step is to ask your friends. Your friends probably read a lot of different
books than you. Your friend can give you great recommendations on your next book to read
and give you their thoughts on a book. Teachers and librarians can also tell you which books
they liked. Usually, the choices are very good, but always follow your own preferences first. If
you have already read all of the book suggestions other people have given you, go check online,
there are sure to be good recommendations. Recommendations and ideas from other people
will give you a quick, easy list of great books to read.

Before you know it, you will have a great book to read if you follow the steps. Don't give
up on trying to find a book, time will come that you will find one that suits you. There will always
be a good book waiting out there, just waiting for you to pick it up and read it.

E. Evaluation

In your experience of revising your work, what do you think is the most important
benefit of revision? What aspect of revision do you think you can improve on, and how
do you plan to achieve that? Answer the questions in a short paragraph below. (10
points)
It is amazing how revision can open up the door to the exact answers I was looking
for, or perhaps weren’t even trying to find. But they do come, nonetheless, and surprise me into
realizing how much potential I really possess. For me, this is the most important benefit of
revision that I experienced. To draft a piece and look back over it only to realize the latent
possibilities of my mind is indeed one of the amazing things that I ever experienced as a student.
The aspect of revision that I can improve on is to improve my reading skills and analytical skills.
With reading well allows one to spend less time figuring out the words to use in writing as well
as come up with a writing piece that is well organized. I can accomplish this by reading and
reading more as well as making writing as my hobby.