This document discusses the importance of writing and provides tips for selecting writing topics. It explains that writing is used for communication, expression, and is an important part of education and career. Some key points made include:
- Writing helps convey messages and is a fundamental form of communication.
- Students can write about their interests, assigned topics, stories, poems, or to improve writing skills.
- Writing is essential for virtually all aspects of life and work, so learning to write well is important.
- The document provides an example of a student realizing they can write about their interest in basketball to complete an assignment and better understand the value of writing.
2. WHAT’S The Deal with writing??
• “I have to turn in an
essay tomorrow about
something that
interests me…. I still
don’t know what to
write and why writing is
so important!!”
3. What Do I Write About
• There are a variety of
things that can be written
about
• You can write about what
interests you.
• Write about assigned
topics
• Write short stories or
poems for fun
• Ultimately writing for the
purpose of improving your
writing skills
4. So why is writing such a big deal??
• Writing helps us convey a message from one
other
• It’s a way of communication we rely on not
just on paper and pencil but through email
and blogging
• Writing is a way of expression
5. When do I use writing?
• Writing is used in virtually everything!!
• There is no short cut or easy way out learning
to write and write well is a big part in
education but in the outside world as well
6. • I like playing basket ball
• Its something I'm
Now I get it!!
interested and can write
about with ease.
• Now I know why writing is
so important and how to
do it
