EXPLORE AND CONSOLIDATE

(EXPANDING IDEAS, GENERATING

SPECIFICS, ENGAGING AUDIENCE)

G6
 SETTING

● PLACE
● TIME
● ERA
● CULTURE
● ETHNICITY
● RELIGION
● GEOGRAPHY
 EXAMPLE OF 1ST PARAGRAPH

The sky was an expanse of azure blue dotted with magnolia white cloud.
With drowsy scent of slumber still enveloping me, I stumbled my way to
the window and threw it wide open. The stinging chill of the dawn was like
a slap to my face, turning it rosy in a heartbeat. I can feel the crisp cool
morning wind caressed through my cheek sending a chill down my spine.
With wobbly legs, I staggered my way to the toilet to tidy up myself. I
turned on the tap and splashed the water on my face. The icy cold water
made me fresh and I can say I was ready for the day.
GENERATING SPECIFIC
There are constraints that can restrict the writing process.

Some of these constraints are set by the writer, others are imposed by existing
subsections of text.

Constraints can be useful in that they can cause the writer to restrict his/her
search of memory when generating text, they can also improve one's focus on
the task.

However, constraints can impose cognitive demands. Ideally, the writer should
attend to all constraints. This, however, does not occur because of the
limitations of short-term memory or conscious attention.
GENERATING SPECIFIC
THREE MAJOR AREA OF CONSTRAINTS
Knowledge/Resource. Knowledge becomes a constraint when it is not suited to the
specific writing task. Unorganized thoughts and perceptions have to be transformed into
related knowledge. The second constraint is
Expressing knowledge in text form according to the grammatical and syntactical
rules of writing. This area is referred to as written speech. It address the difficulties in
acceptably expressing thoughts in writing, given the imprecision of spoken language.
Lastly, the writer is constrained by the purpose of the text and the intended audience.
The writer may have great imagination and idea, but the targeted audience can
constraint their creativity.
 Elements of engaging audience in writing

- Design an effective introduction (engage the audience, focus the

presentation, preview what’s to follow)

- Gear content to the listeners (define unfamiliar terms, use analogies)

- Guide listeners (previews and summaries, signposts and transitions)

- Design effective conclusion (summarize, refocus, close)