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Marion High School Mr. Elizardo Hernandez, Principal Writing f,orh Real World "Whett aml ever goingto use this?" Fortunately, that common teen cornplaint is easy to answer whenit comes to writing! Witingisn't just somethingyour child does in school-it\ something he'll do every day of his adultliJe. Show him why wntingmatters, andhow tobe abetter wnter, with these ttps. The world of writing Help your teenager make the connection between lwiting and the things he watches, reads, and does-he'll see that he is always surrounded by writing. Who writes? Basically, everyone. Nurses, lawyers, plumbers, auto mechanics, police officers, computer programmers, politicians, restaurant owners, social workers, actors, and engineers, to name just a few. Generate interest in writing by talking to your child about how you wrire on the job (prepare reports, write sales tickets) or at home (email your sister overseas, keep a joumal). ll'-t) Here's a fun way to show your teen that writing is part a of^ every career. Ask, "Can you win a Super Bowl o;y wrii_ ing?" Then, share this story: Bill Walsh-, who coached the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 19gg, gave his players a written test on each week,s opponent and the team's game plan. He wrote the test questions, and the players wrote out their answers. The team won lhree Super Bowls. Watch the credits Together, pay attention at the beginning or end of TV shows and movies to see who the writers were. Your high schooler might notice some of the same people wrote his favorites. When he reads newspapers, magazines, or online articles, have him note the byline (the reporter's name)the same thing might happen. Then, when reading books, encourage him to check the "about the author" section to Iearn about the writer behind the words. Keep a list Suggest that your child list all the types of writing she encounters in a single dalz This may include textbooks, homework assignments, ads, websites, comics, novels, short stories, poetr)! newspaperc, magazines,songs, recipes, product instructions, blogs, social media posts, tweets, text messages, emails, sigrs, and much more. Point out that they all were written by some6ns-2nd that she even wrote this list! continued High School Years @ 201 5 Resources for Edumtors, a division of CCH lncorporated Writing for the Real World Page 2 Types of writing lnformational writing In school, your teenager will have assignments for persuasive, explanatory and opinion writing. Suggest that she try Here's where Need to explain something? these versions at home. Persuasive your child will use expository writing-to present reasons and explana- tions, give information, or provide steps in a process, writing Writing can change people's view o[ the world. Whether it's petition, or an email to a teacher or boss, persuasive writing is one o[ the most common forms of real-world writing. a letter to the editor, a school Tellhow. Whateveryour teenager is good at, he can share his expertise by writing a "how to." For instance, maybe he knows ice hockey irside and out or he's awbtz at ftxing computers. He might write a hockey guide for his little sister or step-bystep directions for his grandfather on solving a software problem. Have him start with an outline. Then, he can add details, keeping in mind that his audience doesnt know the process. Finally he should follow his own steps to make sure they work. Opinion writing Teenagers love to share their opinions. Reviews of movies, music, books, restaurants, and products are all examples of opinion writing. uHere\whatl thbthl' When your high schooler Be anwincing. Have your teen jot down topics she cares about. Then, she can pick one and write a persuasive piece convincing someone why she's right. She'll need to make her argument clear, address (and counter) the other side, and end with a sffong conclusion. For irstance, she mightwrite a letter to the vice principal lobbying for a new school club or to the local community center about the need flor more open grrn time. 3. Tailor your content, While it's easier to write a generic cover letter, it's not as likely to land you the job. Instead, adapt your letter to the companyshow you've done your homework and know something about the business. And remember, you need to say how you'll help them, not the other way around! Cover letters and emails are crucial forms of communicadon for getting and handling intemships, after-school jobs, and careers. Pass on these strategies to your teenager. 1. Keep it short. Being concise can make wridng clearer and increase the chances that reads a book, encourage her to rate and review it. The most powerful opinion pieces get straight to the point, show that the writer understands the topic, and include details (such as quotes from the book) that prove her point. Encourage her to post her review on book sites (ama7on.com, barnesandnoble.com, goodreads.cora). Users often respond to or rate reviews-so she'lI get feedback about her opinion piece. Note: For safety reasons, have her use a "pen name" that doesn't include her last name or other personal information. K.9 a cover letter or email will be read. Limit cover letters to a few paragraphs-never more than one page. And make business emails brief and to the point. 4. Proofread. Careful reviewing can make the difference between getting or not getting (or keeprng or not keeping) a job. With that in mind, rerriind your teen to proof- 2. Use a professional tone. work emails are no place for jokes, slang, or gossip. The best way to be respected by other professionals is to be professional yourself. Tip: Use a precise subject line that captures the content of your email. read every piece of writing before she sends it. Hish School Years Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated r 128 N. Royal Avgnue, Front Royal, VA 22630 O 2015 Resources for Educators, a division 0f CCH lncop0rated t 540-636-4280 I