WAKS Writing Workshop

Here at WAKS we believe that it is important that kids and teens write, but more importantly, that they learn how to write well! Below are a few writing tips from Celia Gold, who has been English teacher for 20+ years, and she also just happens to be our Founder's mother!

Writing Tips:

May 2010

Wondering what to write sometimes may be difficult…

Below is a strategy is useful to help you gather information when writing. Asking yourself questions using: who, what, when, where, why, and how as you begin to write, is a great way to get you started writing!

The "Five Ws" (and one H):

1. Who? Is involved
2. What? What is the topic or subject?
3. When? When did it occur?
4. Where? Where did it happen?
5. Why? When did it happen?
6. How? Did it happen and how did it effect the overall situation?


April 2010

Do you need a little boost when it comes to writing?  Sometimes we write, write and write! Have you stopped for a moment to think,” Did I learn how to write?”  Below I have listed a very simple process that English have taught for many, many years:

Writing Process

1. Prewriting –brainstorming your ideas

2. Drafting - actual writing stage, jotting things down

3. Editing – making changes

4. Evaluating – making sure you want to include things

5. Revising – adding and taking away words