What+good+writers+do

 · **Good writers read.** · Good writers **use a variety of planning tools** (e.g Software-Inspiration, 5 Whys, writing planner, concept maps, mind maps) · **Good writers think about all factors before they start writing- characters, setting, plot, main idea, length, audience etc** · Good writers **research their main idea** to be able to use supporting evidence to assist the reader. · Good writers **gather ideas from all kinds of stimulus** ( movies, books, games, people, history, TV shows, computer ) Some they develop and others they hold on to for later. · Good writers **hold on to their thinking in a variety of ways- writer’s notebooks, writing boxes, sketch pads etc** · Good writers can **identify and can explain what makes a narrative**. (You need to do this) · Good writers **understand the structures and features of the narrative**, to cater for their audience and purpose most effectively. · Good writers **understand the stages of the writing cycle** and how at these different stages their writing progresses for an intended outcome. · Good writers **use descriptions, details and language to help the reader visualize** and make connections to the **setting or characters** of the narrative. · Good writers **analyse their use of language and choice of words** and consider how it impacts and influences the reader. · Good writers **use figurative, colourful and juicy language** to have an impact on the reader- to **create emotion** or to **create a picture**. · Good writers **hook readers into, and introduce** their narrative by considering their purpose, audience, choice of language and main idea. · Good writers use techniques to **influence an audience**. They consider how sentences and ideas are structured and **choose language appropriate to the reader** and to the context. They think about their audience- is it for children, peers, adults? · Good writers combine their characters, setting and main idea into a **logical sequence to form a storyline** · Good writers **listen to the voices in their heads** as they write. · Good writers don’t always give away too much too soon. They **provide opportunities for the reader to infer to develop a deeper understanding of where, when, why and how** and to think about the text beyond the words on the page. · Good writers **find out more information** to help generate deeper understandings of topics for the reader. They **research and think** about including rich and **HOT information**. __What strategies do strategic writers use when revising and editing?__ · Good writers **read over their writing**, sometimes **reading out loud** to hear the words, to hear and **see if it makes sense**. · Good writers get **someone else to read** their writing to see if it **makes sense** and ask for constructive criticism. · Good writers **add, move, reorder and rephrase** the text. · Good writers **analyse their sentences** and how they have structured them and ask themselves if their choice is appropriate or could be improved by changing the sentence length or how the words are placed in the sentence. · Good writers look at their choice of **words** and **try to make them ‘juicier’** to have a greater impact and create more interest. · Good writers look for other ways of saying what they want to say. They **use similes and metaphors** to enhance meaning. · Good writers **revise their writing** with audience in mind and recognise the importance of writing for their audience **through word choice, use of visuals, connections**. · Good writers attempt to **recognize misspelled words.** · Good writers question their spelling if unsure and attempt corrections or u**se strategies and techniques to fix up- dictionary, spell checks, seeks help.** · Good writers analyse how and where they **have used punctuation and attempt to fix up** where required. They understand how punctuation impacts their writing and attempt to **make changes or amendments** to improve their text. · Good writers recognize the role **of tense in** their writing and **write with consistency**. (“I go to the beach yesterday and swimming.” This is not using the same tense throughout the sentence.) · Good writers ask themselves **if enough detail** has been provided. · Good writers realise that they can **revise and edit throughout the writing** journey not just the end of the drafting stage. · Good writers ask themselves **if they have achieved** their designated **purpose**. · Good writers analyse their own writing to make decisions about what to do next. · Good writers understand that to present their text to a reader it **must be proof read and edited** **so** that when the audience reads it, **it makes sense**. · Good writers make decisions on how their narrative is published by **considering their audience** · Good writers reflect on their thinking and their writing. · Good readers reflect on themselves as writers and **analyse how their writing and thinking impacted the reader and the reader’s understanding of the story.** · Good writer’s **appreciate feedback**
 * //List of writing strategies - what do good writers do? //**
 * Before writing: **
 * Understanding and Writing a Narrative Text: **
 * The Writing Cycle **
 * While Writing: **
 * Good writers **plan** for their **storyline and characters** to develop **in a logical sequence**.
 * Good writers **have a main idea that develops throughout a narrative** text
 * Good writers **use lots of detail** and other ideas to **support their main idea** (facts, additional detail etc) FAT information and descriptions.
 * Good writers **use prior knowledge** of the main idea/topic to help them develop a text
 * Good writers use **descriptions, details and language** to help the reader visualize and make connections to **characters** and **settings**
 * Good writers plant seeds throughout a story for **characters and the plot to develop** for the reader **to keep interested and want to read on.**
 * Good writers use a variety of strategies to **revise and edit their own work**, **to improve the text.**
 * Using creative and interesting words: **
 * Developing characters, setting and plot **
 * Editing your work: **
 * Sentences and Creative Words **
 * Spelling: **
 * Punctuation and Grammar **
 * Reflecting on the writing **
 * Publishing **