Riyadh Schools, Saudi Arabia Class 4-4 Writing Revision
In a few words, how do you feel about writing?
Writing helps to organize thoughts, convey ideas, and make arguments. Writing helps to develop critical thinking skills. Good writing can help make a lasting impression.
Writing: An important skill for all
Organize Thoughts: The process of taking related ideas and putting them into an order that makes sense. Convey Ideas: To communicate a message or opinion in a clear way. Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze information and make reasoned decisions.
Concepts:
Do you prefer to write stories, reports, or poems?
The oldest known surviving work of literature is the Epic of Gilgamesh, written in cuneiform script on clay tablets. The world's longest novel is “Marienbad My Love” by Éric Chevillard, with an estimated 1,665,000 characters. The phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' was first written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for his play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy.
Fun facts:
Draw / write: What are the qualities you look for in a good opinion essay?
Draw / write: What is the most important step in writing an opinion essay?
What did you learn about writing opinion essays from this activity?
How can you use what you learned about writing opinion essays in future writing assignments?